C. Thi Nguyen

C. Thi Nguyen, a philosophy professor and author of The Score, delves into the contrasts between games and real life. He discusses how scoring systems liberate in gaming yet enslave in reality, dissecting the societal perils of our dependence on metrics. Nguyen highlights the nuances stripped away by quantification and the trust issues that arise from forced transparency. Using yo-yo culture, he illustrates private meanings beyond public metrics. Ultimately, he ties the conversation back to Aristotle, emphasizing the importance of rich activity over mere outcomes.