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#5 My Favorite Nonfiction Book (Finite & Infinite Games)

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Aug 18, 2023
In this podcast, Nat interviews James P. Carse, author of Finite and Infinite Games. They discuss topics like self-imposed limits, the power of laws, the importance of playfulness in infinite games, the difference between power and strength, avoiding zero-sum thinking, and the contrasting attitudes towards nature as a machine or a garden. They also touch upon the power of stories and how they spread organically.
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Finite vs Infinite Games

  • Finite games have fixed rules and goals to win, while infinite games aim to continue playing indefinitely.
  • Recognizing which game you are in shifts your mindset from competition to ongoing play and growth.
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Self-Imposed Limitations

  • All limitations in finite games are self-imposed choices, not necessities.
  • You always choose to obey rules and continue playing any game, even when it feels compulsory.
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Playfulness Enables Infinite Play

  • Playfulness is key to infinite games allowing for surprise and openness.
  • Seriousness tries to fix outcomes, whereas playfulness embraces unpredictable possibilities.
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