Chapter
The Concept of Finite and Infinite Games
06:45 - 11:18 (04:33)
This episode discusses the idea of finite and infinite games wherein finite games are games that are won by achieving a specific objective while infinite games go on indefinitely without a specific endpoint or objective.
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The way we approach games can reflect whether we have a finite or infinite mindset.
06:45 - 09:03 (02:17)
Mindset
Summary
The way we approach games can reflect whether we have a finite or infinite mindset. A finite game has a clear endpoint, while an infinite game like Lego or drawing generates creativity and innovation beyond winning or losing.
ChapterThe Concept of Finite and Infinite Games
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The infinite game provides context for the existence of finite games, whereas a finite player is focused on winning the game before it begins, resulting in limited creativity and imagination.
09:03 - 11:18 (02:15)
Infinite Game
Summary
The infinite game provides context for the existence of finite games, whereas a finite player is focused on winning the game before it begins, resulting in limited creativity and imagination.