the temptation of clarity

This note last modified February 5, 2024

The world is complex. Don’t get tempted by simple, clear explanations.

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conventional game design works against reflection
- the temptation of clarity and overmetricing means that game designers try for scenarios with simple answers.
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- Do not quantize with mechanical morality systems that simplify complex moral decisions, let them live in a world that reacts to their values
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- avoid the temptation of clarity