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How to Know What’s Real

How to Win at Real Life

Jun 10, 2024
32:18
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Associate philosophy professor C. Thi Nguyen discusses how games can shape our understanding of trust, collaboration, and new realities. They explore the timeless and transcendent nature of games, role-playing in video and board games, racial bias in gaming, and the complexities of value systems.
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Quick takeaways

  • Games provide a safe space to explore reality and shape new realities.
  • Playing games helps in practicing decision-making, learning boundaries, and fostering empathy.

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Games and Their Timeless Appeal

Games have evolved from basic ones like Monopoly to complex video games, but they tap into a primal desire for play, connecting us across time and cultures. They offer a unique way to explore aspects of ourselves and transport us to different mental states. Games blur the line between reality and fantasy, providing deep insights and life lessons.

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