Redesigning Games for Survival: Why Inclusivity Is Not a Crutch, but Our Collective Lifeline

The revitalising alternative is to design games (and economic systems) that recharge rather than escalate, emphasise reciprocal care over competition, and centre inclusivity as a strategy, not as a mere afterthought. Introduction: The False Premises of Zero‑Sum Game Design Many contemporary games—both literal video games and metaphorical “serious games” used in learning, wellness, corporate…