Daily Creative with Todd Henry

The Games We Play

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Jul 23, 2024
Neuroscientist and physicist Kelly Clancy discusses how games impact creativity and leadership. Play is essential for learning and social skills. Game design principles can apply to leadership. Misaligned incentives in organizations can hinder creativity and strategic thinking.
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ANECDOTE

The Patriots Fan Incident

  • In 1961, a Patriots fan altered a game's outcome by batting down a pass.
  • This raises questions about fairness in games and life's rules.
INSIGHT

Life as a Game

  • Humans are wired to play games, shaping our perspectives and actions.
  • Our work and organizations function like games with incentives and consequences.
INSIGHT

The Biology of Play

  • Play, crucial for social skills and navigating uncertainty, is hardwired in our biology.
  • It helps us explore the world and build models of understanding.
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