In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss Finite and Infinite Games by James P. Carse! Join them as they discuss the difference between finite and infinite games, the book's philosophy, and how on earth this all relates to software engineering.
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Finite and Infinite Games by James P. Carse
https://amzn.to/4649Fg4
Lecture referenced in the episode:
https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Finite-and-Infinite-Games-Audiobook/1615449906
Comments section that includes Mitchell Hashimoto AI discussion
https://lobste.rs/s/pqy0pp/where_s_shovelware_why_ai_coding_claims
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00:00 Intro
00:57 About the Book and Author
03:35 Initial Thoughts on Finite and Infinite Games
10:33 The Core Thesis - Finite vs Infinite Games
21:37 The Genius of Myself
34:50 The Sexuality Chapter Discussion
45:15 Machines vs Gardens - Control and Nature
56:30 Waste as Product
1:03:52 AI and Tech Debt - Trading Drudgery
1:11:25 Hot Takes
1:17:33 Final Thoughts
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