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The Infinite Game & Society's Dogmatic Beliefs
21:43 - 28:59 (07:15)
The concept of an infinite game isn't aligned with either left or right beliefs, however society has become dogmatic in their views. With times of uncertainty comes a feeling of anxiety where people hold onto finite beliefs, whereas the infinite game dictates that we remain open to the uncertain.
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In times of uncertainty and anxiety, our desire to hold onto finite beliefs becomes stronger.
21:43 - 23:59 (02:15)
Summary
In times of uncertainty and anxiety, our desire to hold onto finite beliefs becomes stronger. However, to thrive in the infinite game, we must be open to the uncertain.
ChapterThe Infinite Game & Society's Dogmatic Beliefs
EpisodeThe Infinite Game with Dr. James Carse
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Having an infinite mindset helps us become more open-minded to one another and move away from being so dogmatic about our beliefs.
23:59 - 25:07 (01:08)
Summary
Having an infinite mindset helps us become more open-minded to one another and move away from being so dogmatic about our beliefs. This idea belongs to no political category or religious group and fosters hope for the future.
ChapterThe Infinite Game & Society's Dogmatic Beliefs
EpisodeThe Infinite Game with Dr. James Carse
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The conversation reflects on being political versus having a politics and the importance of having a social conscience to be a good citizen.
25:07 - 26:42 (01:34)
Summary
The conversation reflects on being political versus having a politics and the importance of having a social conscience to be a good citizen. The speaker also discusses the paradox of the unknowability of what it means to be human.
ChapterThe Infinite Game & Society's Dogmatic Beliefs
EpisodeThe Infinite Game with Dr. James Carse
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
This podcast explores the paradoxical nature of humans and their desire for certainty and understanding in the unexplainable.
26:42 - 28:59 (02:16)
Summary
This podcast explores the paradoxical nature of humans and their desire for certainty and understanding in the unexplainable. Aristotle's statement that "every human being by nature has a desire to learn" is also discussed.