261: Metrics of Success

This anthology brings together personal stories from twelve women who built careers at Walt Disney Imagineering, documenting their work across theme park design, creative development, lighting, concept art, production, and interior design. The book combines memoir, behind-the-scenes Disney history, archival images, and personal drawings to highlight both their achievements and the challenges they faced in a male-dominated industry.

Ti Nguyen's The Score examines how social rules and institutions shape the games people play and how individuals can reclaim autonomy by recognizing which games they want to play. Nguyen blends philosophy, game studies, and real-world examples to show how conforming to others' expectations leads to diminished agency and satisfaction. He provides frameworks for distinguishing healthy, meaningful games from those that merely enforce social conformity. The book offers strategies for redesigning one’s life to pursue more authentic, self-chosen projects and competitions. It is both a critique of social roles and a practical guide to living with more intentional play and purpose.

In *The Morality of Happiness*, Julia Annas presents a detailed examination of ancient ethical philosophy, exploring the concepts of happiness and virtue. She argues that ancient ethical theories are not egoistic and are recognizable as moral theories, similar to modern ethical debates. The book provides a clear and accessible overview of ancient ethics, challenging common misconceptions and highlighting the relevance of these theories to contemporary moral discourse.