What if life was one big game? Our existence actually IS structured exactly like a game, and when you look at the world from the perspective of game theory, it suddenly all makes sense. But what needs to happen before you can have fun playing a game, and maybe even win? You need to realize you're...

Real life is structured exactly like a game. The second of eight things you need to play a game is objects, or things. Some things we play with—this is most often a ball. That’s probably why we get along with dogs so well, we’re crazy about balls! Cats too, in their own way. Some objects we play ...

Every game needs space—and so does life. Not just any space, but a defined world where the game unfolds. Step into it, and you’re playing. Step out, and the game is over. In this video, we’ll explore how space gives life its structure, how the world we live in becomes the arena of the game, and h...

Life is structured like a game—and time is one of the eight essential elements every game needs. Every game starts at a specific moment—game on—and usually ends at a specific moment—game over. Some games run on an open or closed timeframe, some have ongoing scoring while others don’t reveal a win...

What exactly makes a game a game? Today we dive into the essential role of rules—the invisible code that shapes how the game works, sets boundaries, and creates order out of chaos. Can you imagine a game without rules? Or what happens when someone decides to ignore them? How do rules create fairn...

What if the moment you're forced to play, it's no longer a game? What if being trapped in the game with no way out turns play into a prison? In this episode of the Game of Life, we explore the surprising truth that every real game needs freedom—freedom to start, and freedom to stop. You don't hav...

Why is there evil in the world? Why is life so risky, uncertain, and sometimes terrifying? In this seventh episode of the Game of Life series, we explore how game theory holds the surprising answer. Every real game needs risk—the possibility of losing, the tension of not knowing what comes next. ...

Why do we crave challenge—even when it’s hard? Why do the best games leave us tense, on edge, and sometimes even stressed? In this video, we dive into the eighth and final core element that makes a game a game: challenge. Why do we need opposition to make a game worth playing? What happens when a...

Why do kids laugh more than adults? Why does time fly when you're having fun, but drag when you're bored? What if the secret to really living isn’t working harder—but playing better? In this video we explore the Hebrew word for play, which literally means to laugh, and how it reveals something pr...

What if sleep isn't just a biological need, but a game we're all playing every day? In this video, we explore the Game of Sleep—why it’s essential, how it works, and what happens when we stop playing. From circadian rhythms and sleep debt to bedtime rituals and victory conditions, sleep is one of...

What if safety itself is one of the great games of life? From everyday precautions to self-defense classes and careers in security, we’re constantly playing this high-stakes game where chaos, nature, and even time are our opponents. But what does it mean to truly win at safety? Is it simply avoid...