Ep 240 - The Score by Thi Nguyen

Keywords

weather, play, philosophy, achievement, agency, creativity, metrics, education, value capture, qualitative assessment

Summary

In this conversation, Lewis and Wem explore various themes surrounding play, philosophy, and the impact of metrics on society. They discuss the importance of play in fostering creativity and social connections, the differences between striving and achievement players, and the role of constraints in enhancing creativity. The conversation also delves into the concept of value capture, the influence of technology on perception, and the need for qualitative assessments in education. They conclude by reflecting on the importance of process over product and the future of education in relation to play.

Takeaways

Mud everywhere!

The weather can be deceiving.

Books can deeply engage us.

Play has philosophical implications.

Striving players focus on the process.

Constraints can enhance creativity.

Value capture influences our perceptions.

Metrics can simplify complex ideas.

Education often prioritizes quantifiable data.

The process of play is more important than the outcome.

Titles

Exploring the Mud: Weather and Play

The Philosophy of Play and Learning

sound bites

"There's mud everywhere!"

"This book is amazing!"

"The process is beautiful!"

Chapters

00:00 The Muddy Reality of Weather

08:16 Exploring the Depths of Play and Philosophy

11:08 Understanding Player Mindsets: Achievement vs. Striving

14:22 Facilitating Play: Agency and Autonomy in Games

17:24 The Role of Games in Social Dynamics

20:15 Process Beauty in Games: The Art of Overcoming Obstacles

23:06 The Purpose vs. Goal in Play: Social Connection Over Competition

37:08 The Sensual Act of Information Management

40:21 Nature Connection and Purpose

43:35 Metrics, Value Capture, and Scoring Systems

50:16 The Influence of Technology on Perception

56:47 The Four Horsemen of Value Capture

01:05:55 The Balance of Quantitative and Qualitative Metrics

01:10:41 Exploring Pedagogies and Their Metrics