Authors in August: “Games” with C. Thi Nguyen

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🗓️ 28 August 2024

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Games have always been central to the human experience, shaping the way we think, interact, and understand the world. This week, as part of our Authors in August series, David welcomes back philosopher C. Thi Nguyen to explore the deeper implications of games in our lives. From ancient pastimes to modern video games, we delve into why games matter, how they reflect our agency, and what they teach us about ourselves. With his book Games: Agency as Art, Nguyen reveals the profound ways games act as a form of artistic expression and how they can even influence the way we navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re a dedicated gamer or simply curious about the philosophical underpinnings of play, this conversation offers insights that extend far beyond the gaming table.

Also, this is a reminder that our August Mailbag episode drops this Saturday. Whether you’re on the road for Labor Day Weekend or just relaxing at home, be sure to tune in, our 106th consecutive monthly mailbag will be there for you!

(1:34) Intro C.Thi Nguen

(4:51) Why we play games

(11:58) What does it mean to play a game?

(19:13) Striving Play vs. Achievement Play

(31:21) A game that people think is not a game?

(34:43) What's not a game people think is a game?

(54:13) Buy Sell or Hold

Producer: Desirée Jones

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0:00.0	Games. They're one of our oldest callings as humans. I think it's fair to say they're part of what make us human.
0:07.0	Play-Doh was reputed to have said you can learn more about a person in an hour of gaming
0:12.6	that in a lifetime of conversation.
0:15.8	And while I don't think Plato actually ever said that,
0:18.4	still for most of us, especially those of us
0:21.0	who love games and game groups and gaming with friends.
0:24.6	We can at least nod our heads a little bit in that direction.
0:29.0	My author this week for authors in August is Return Guest, CTen. We'll be talking about why games matter, what
0:35.8	they teach us about ourselves, and how to make sure you're not being gamed. His book,
0:41.2	Games, Agency as Art.
0:44.0	C. T. Nguyen is in the house only on this week's Rule Breaker Investing.
0:49.0	It's the Rule Breaker Investing Podcast with Motley Full Co-founder David Gardner.
0:57.0	And welcome back to Rule Breaker Investing.
1:01.0	Near the end of the month as we are. I want you to know right up front we have a bonus
1:05.2	podcast coming this week. It's your mailbag. We've done one at the end of every month for nearly nine years now and that
1:11.6	streak will continue.
1:13.1	The Rule Breaker Investing August 2024 mailbag
1:15.8	will be published to your favorite podcast
1:18.0	aggregator near you this Saturday.
1:20.8	So while many of us in the US
1:22.2	will be somewhere on a Labor Day weekend,
1:24.4	Rule Breaker investing will be there for you, perhaps on a drive over or on a drive home.
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