The increasing popularity of computer gaming as a contemporary leisure activity, together with the use of PCs and games consoles as leisure technologies are evidence of the increasing convergence of new technology and leisure practice. The size and popularity of the games industry stands out in contrast to the lack of understanding of computer gaming as a serious leisure activity. Previous rese...

Following C. S. Peirce, abduction is often interpreted as a first phase of inquiry where hypothesis formulated requiring testing. I maintain, however, that natural scientific ideal testing not the most suitable model for studies on human practices. Practical experimentation follows different kind logic, and Peirce’s formulations need to be developed further. interpret in relation Deweyan idea w...