#game-theory #humans Created at 020923 # [Anonymous feedback](https://www.admonymous.co/louis030195) # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought Last modified date: 020923 Commit: 0 # Related - [[Zero Sum Game]] - [[Positive Sum Game]] # Finite and Infinite Games "Finite and Infinite Games" is a book by religious scholar James P. Carse that explores the concept of two types of games: finite and infinite. Finite games are played for the purpose of winning and have defined rules, boundaries, and winners and losers. Examples of finite games include sports, politics, and wars. On the other hand, infinite games are played for the purpose of continuing the play, and their rules may change during the course of play to prevent anyone from winning and to bring as many other persons as possible into play[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finite_and_Infinite_Games).Carse argues that finite games focus on short-term goals, power, ranks, and titles, which only have meaning in relation to others. In finite games, death is considered defeat and the end of the game. Atrocities and wars are seen as natural consequences of finite games[7](https://www.norberthires.blog/finite-and-infinite-games-book-review/). Infinite games, however, are long-term endeavors that don't have a definitive ending. They are focused on creating a better future for everyone involved, and their rules are internally defined