Multipolar Traps & Zero-Sum Games

Multipolar traps are scenarios where the things that work well for individuals locally are directly against the global well-being. Source

An example of a multipolar trap is Tragedy of The Commons

Zero-sum games are rivalrous, “You lose, I win.” Positive-sum games are cooperative, “We both win.” Source

Dive Deeper

Topic relates to:

Metacrisis Tragedy of The Commons Externalities Metacrisis Series by GreenPill Podcast