You explain that—just as painting, sculpting, and versification enable their practitioners to express themselves—so too do video games. Indeed, if those who sculpt can express themselves through their sculpting, why should those who produce video games be incapable of the same?

“A single person can produce a sculpture,” Pinehurst replies. “Video games are rarely ever made by a single person. Ergo, video games like this one”—he shakes the Nintendo 64 cartridge—“aren’t the product of some artistic visionary. It’s made by committee.”

Decision:

• Object to Pinehurst’s objection, or…
• Concede to Pinehurst’s reasoning.