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Finite vs Infinite Games Defined
- Finite games end when someone wins; infinite games keep going to continue play indefinitely.
- Chess is an infinite game comprised of many finite games, where winning one game doesn't end the overall game.
Politics: Finite and Infinite Games
- Politics contains many finite games, such as elections, with clear winners.
- The infinite game of politics is about sustaining society's ongoing existence and evolution.
Player Mindsets Cause Conflict
- Frustration often arises when players mismatch their view of the game as finite or infinite.
- Conflicts emerge when some seek a definitive outcome while others want play to continue indefinitely.