One of the things that makes for good SFF is the ability to pull back from the unspoken assumptions of our own times. Robert Sheckley did this in the 1950s, criticizing consumerist suburban techno-optimism through his satirical stories.

But we can’t begin that project until we know what those assumptions are, and speak the unspeakable.

Originally shared by Brand Gamblin

Well, crap. Basically, our whole merit-based system, by being widespread and encouraging competition, is causing inequality and suffering.

Something to think next time you’re “gamify”ing a process.

The good news is, there is a cure! Gamify the process where you are the only competitor.

In other words, compare yourself only to your past, and work to beat your previous best. You are constantly trying to improve, while leaving room to be kind and forgiving to others.

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