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Finite and Infinite Games
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James P. Carse wrote a wonderfully profound little book called Finite and Infinite Games. He describes finite games as games with fixed rules the aim of which is to win or lose. In contrast is the infinite game, in which the rules change (though there certainly are rules) and they change because the purpose of the game is not to win or lose, but me
... See moreWhen you’re in a finite game, you’re playing the game. When you’re in the infinite game, you’re continuously changing the game. Being an infinite-player means you’re striving to continue playing and transforming the game. Only that which can continue can compound and grow exponentially. Only that which can change can continue. Only that which effec
... See moreDans son livre Finite and Infinite Games, l’universitaire américain James P. Carse distingue deux types de jeux. Certains sont finis : les règles y sont clairement établies et les objectifs spécifiques, comme un échec et mat. Le but, c’est de gagner. D’autres sont infinis : les règles y sont adaptatives, conçues pour soutenir le processus plutôt qu
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