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  "created": "2026-08-11T18:39:52Z",
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  "content_md": "The difference between a finite game (play to win) and an infinite game (play to keep the game going and make it more interesting) throws up a decision about where exactly to play from.\n\nOne can play from a position of strengh, in order to win now. One can also play from a position of weakness, in order to plug gaps and win later. But it’s also possible to play from positions of (im)plausibility and (un)interestingness.\n\nIf one can do the latter, then a weird “the score takes care of itself” dynamic takes over and the deepened engagement that comes from playing from those infinite-orientated positions bleeds over to finite game play and bolsters outcomes.",
  "content_html": "<p>The difference between a finite game (play to win) and an infinite game (play to keep the game going and make it more interesting) throws up a decision about where exactly to play from.</p>\n<p>One can play from a position of strengh, in order to win now. One can also play from a position of weakness, in order to plug gaps and win later. But it’s also possible to play from positions of (im)plausibility and (un)interestingness.</p>\n<p>If one can do the latter, then a weird “the score takes care of itself” dynamic takes over and the deepened engagement that comes from playing from those infinite-orientated positions bleeds over to finite game play and bolsters outcomes.</p>",
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