Chapter
The Concept of Finite Games
11:18 - 17:42 (06:24)
The speaker discusses the concept of finite games and contrasts it with the idea of an osmotic process for attaining knowledge or goals. They also mention the role of imagination in developing strategies in various fields.
Clips
In the military, the planning is to minimize surprises from the enemy by knowing every possible move an enemy could make, and while athletes train to be prepared for unexpected situations, the reality is that everything finite is planned to minimize surprise.
11:18 - 12:47 (01:28)
Summary
In the military, the planning is to minimize surprises from the enemy by knowing every possible move an enemy could make, and while athletes train to be prepared for unexpected situations, the reality is that everything finite is planned to minimize surprise.
ChapterThe Concept of Finite Games
EpisodeThe Infinite Game with Dr. James Carse
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The podcast discusses the difference between a finite player and an infinite player, where the former aims to win and the latter aims to keep the game going, and how to train oneself to adopt an infinite mindset.
12:47 - 14:19 (01:32)
Summary
The podcast discusses the difference between a finite player and an infinite player, where the former aims to win and the latter aims to keep the game going, and how to train oneself to adopt an infinite mindset.
ChapterThe Concept of Finite Games
EpisodeThe Infinite Game with Dr. James Carse
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
In this podcast episode, the speaker advocates for a need to step back and take a long-distance view of society and technology, instead of focusing on short-term goals.
14:19 - 16:13 (01:54)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker advocates for a need to step back and take a long-distance view of society and technology, instead of focusing on short-term goals. The process of change towards a better society and technology is more of an osmotic process than a step by step one.
ChapterThe Concept of Finite Games
EpisodeThe Infinite Game with Dr. James Carse
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The concept of finite vs infinite games applies to life beyond just sports and business, and the message around climate change has been very finite-oriented.
16:13 - 17:42 (01:28)
Summary
The concept of finite vs infinite games applies to life beyond just sports and business, and the message around climate change has been very finite-oriented. The current pandemic, although mild in comparison, can serve as a warning for what's to come if we don't address the impending environmental crisis.