Regular biography
Dr Nathan Jackson is an associate lecturer in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at The University of New South Wales. His research focuses on memetic media and collective identity through streamer performance on platforms such as Twitch. Jackson has contributed to academic discussions on live streaming, including studies on dramatic arcs in high-performance video game livestreaming and the role of memetic media in shaping online communities. His work has been presented at conferences such as DiGRA and AoIR, and he has published in journals like Convergence and Persona Studies.
Scholar-generated biography
Nathan J Jackson's research focuses on performance, livestreaming, video games, and digital culture. His work explores how streamer personas shape collective identity and memetic media on platforms like Twitch. Jackson examines the intersection of performance and digital interaction, analyzing viewer behavior, platform economies, and the role of emoticons like PogChamp in shaping community dynamics. His studies highlight the tensions between monetization and sociality in live streaming, as well as the creative agency of nonhuman actors in game livestreaming. Through ethnographic and analytical approaches, Jackson investigates how digital platforms facilitate new forms of cultural expression and social engagement.