Philosopher Explores the Game-Like Nature of Social Systems

Philosopher C. Thi Nguyen examines how various systems in life, including social media and academia, operate like games with scoring mechanisms that can oversimplify values. According to NS3.AI, Nguyen stresses the significance of being aware when we are engaged in playing someone else's game. He advocates for a playful approach that enables individuals to exercise personal agency in selecting or altering the games they participate in. Nguyen underscores the dangers of relying on external metrics for personal values and recommends cultivating reflective control to detach from simplistic scoring systems.