Thinking about Systems

Eventbrite - Agile Finland presents Let's play: Social Rules Game - Monday, June 20, 2016 at Sysart Oy, Helsinki, Helsinki. Social Rules is designed to help people be more aware of implicit rules in a group, see how changing the rules affect the social dynamics and to have fun while doing so.

In the 1970’s James P. Carse published a book about the differences between what he called “finite games” and “infinite games.” Finite games are like bridge or soccer. They have definite rules, boundaries, timeframes, and judges to reinforce them all. There are players and observers. The roles are clear, and the purpose of the game is to win. On the other hand, infinite games are different. There are no definite rules or boundaries, timeframes don’t matter, and everyone plays. The roles change according to needs, and those who are engaged manage the play without a judge or referee. Ultimately the purpose of the game is to keep playing.