Finite and Infinite Games Quotes by James P. Carse
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Finite and Infinite Games Quotes by James P. Carse
The religion scholar James P. Carse wrote that there are two kinds of games in life: finite and infinite. A finite game is played to win; there are clear victors and losers. An infinite game is played to keep playing; the goal is to maximize winning across all participants.
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Infinite vs. Finite: Are you playing to win or playing so that you can keep on playing? Finite games are games that come to an end; these are the everyday games we play with the goal of winning. Infinite games are played with the goal of continuing play, requiring players to invite others, explore the boundaries of what’s possible, and when necessa... See more
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Infinite players regard their wins and losses in whatever finite games they play as but moments in continuing play.
James P. Carse • Finite and Infinite Games
Finite games are played to win or lose. Infinite games are played to keep the game going. Seek out infinite games because they yield unlimited rewards.