Exploring how games are used to teach truths and reshape societies, emphasizing the concept that the world is malleable. It highlights the defining characteristics of games as systems with rules and goals, applicable in various contexts from sports to metaphorical games.
What if the games we play reveal deeper truths about human nature and society? In this mind-expanding conversation, neuroscientist Kelly Clancy, author of Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World explores the profound role of games and game theory in understanding ourselves and actively shaping reality itself.
Get ready to rethink what constitutes "winning" and embrace an "infinite game" philosophy focused on mutual flourishing over ego-driven conquests.
You can find Kelly at: Website | Episode Transcript
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