The Courtenay Turner Podcast

Game~B and the Noosphere: A New World Order in Disguise?

Apr 5, 2025

29:52

In this captivating episode of Deep Dive with Alfred and Irene, the digital duo unpacks Courtenay Turner’s thought-provoking presentation to the Rising Tide Foundation, titled "Game~B: Creating the Noosphere?". The discussion delves into the concept of Game~B, a proposed "non-rivalrous" social operating system designed to replace the current Game~A paradigm, which is seen as leading humanity toward self-extinction.

Alfred and Irene explore the foundational ideas behind Game~B, including its vision for a decentralized, collaborative civilization and its reliance on emerging technologies like Web3. Drawing from Courtenay’s insights, they analyze whether these ideals represent a blueprint for a utopian future or risk devolving into a dystopian technocracy. Along the way, they scrutinize the integration of spiritual evolution with cybernetic frameworks and consider the implications of building a "Noosphere"—a global network of consciousness—through technological innovation.

Key topics covered in this episode include:

The critique of Game~A: Why proponents believe our current systems are unsustainable.
Game~B's vision: What does a "non-rivalrous" civilization look like?
Technology and spirituality: The merging of cybernetics with conscious evolution.
Practical challenges: Can Game~B deliver tangible solutions or is it merely utopian rhetoric?
Potential pitfalls: Risks of centralized control disguised as decentralization.

Join Alfred and Irene as they navigate complex philosophical, technological, and ethical questions raised by Courtenay Turner’s presentation. Whether you’re intrigued by transhumanist ideologies or skeptical of their promises, this episode offers an insightful exploration of humanity’s potential futures. Tune in to uncover how Game~B might shape—or reshape—the trajectory of civilization!

Watch Courtenay’s presentation here:

THE COURTENAY TURNER PODCAST