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Non • Zero • Sum James

Non • Zero • Sum James
Game Theory
Nash Equilibrium
Pareto Efficiency
Moloch
Non-Zero-Sum Games
Prisoner's Dilemma
Cooperation
Driving Behavior
Stag Hunt
Moral Philosophy
Ethical Economics
Recycling
Artificial Intelligence
Coordination Problems
Goodhart's Law
Trust
Alexei Navalny
Emergence
Capitalism
Battle Of the Sexes

A podcast where I read my blog to you, and chit-chat a little. I'm Non-Zero-Sum James, your companion on this exploration of win-win games and how they are essential for a better future. I've been writing here at nonzerosum.games for a couple of years now, and decided it was finally time to reproduce the content in the form in which I usually consume media, audio. So, playing catch-up, every coupl... more

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This episode is a special one, with a special guest—my friend Coach Stuart (the Moose) Krohn. I explore Stuart's impact as a specialist in creating leaders.

In response to Elizier Yudkowski's essay "The Futility of Emergence" I take a very long time explaining some ways to define and recognise emergence in a way that is useful.

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What does living in an entropic universe mean for beauty... or meaning itself?

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Original post and links: nonzerosum.games/emergenceisbeautiful.html

This episode explores Susan Blackmore's concept of Temes and the importance of replicators when understanding emergence.

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Original post and links: nonzerosum.games/replicators.html

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The series centers on a solo host who reads his blog aloud and threads thoughtful commentary through topics at the intersection of game theory, moral philosophy, ethical economics, and AI. Across episodes, the host uses accessible explanations and personal reflections to illuminate how win-win dynamics can shape technology, policy, and everyday decision-making. Frequent throughlines include non-zero-sum thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and practical frameworks for reasoning about complex systems. A standout strength is the blend of rigorous ideas with approachable storytelling, making dense concepts like emergence, alignment, and analogy feel tangible for listeners who want to apply these insights in business, technology strategy, o... more

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