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He emphasizes that merely focusing on the novelty of video games — something entirely absent in ancient Greece — leads to superficial debates. Just because an art form or technology is new doesn't mean we understand its moral implications or potentials. Instead, we should ask deeper questions rooted in enduring philosophies about how such mediums fit into human life.

Video Games as High Art and Moral Tools

Clavin defends video games as a form of art, asserting that they often hold high artistic potential. Similar to traditional art forms like opera or literature, video games can be powerful tools that expand the moral and aesthetic imagination. They can depict complex truths about good and evil, beauty, and moral struggle.