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infinite-game
The idea that life and culture are best understood as an infinite game where the goal is to continue playing and improving rather than to win or finish.
1 chapter across 1 book
Clock of the Long Now: Time and Responsibility (1999)Stewart Brand
CHAPTER 25, THE INFINITE GAME
Chapter 25, "The Infinite Game," explores the philosophical framework of infinite versus finite games as introduced by James P. Carse, emphasizing the importance of long-term thinking and responsibility. It situates the concept within the broader context of cultural continuity, technological preservation, and the challenge of sustaining civilization through deep time. The chapter also includes a recommended bibliography that reflects the interdisciplinary influences informing the Long Now project, highlighting works on history, cooperation, technology, and futurism.