Game~B and the Noosphere: A New World Order in Disguise?

In this captivating episode of Deep Dive with Alfred and Irene, the digital duo unpacks Courtenay Turner’s thought-provoking presentation to the Rising Tide Foundation, titled "Game~B: Creating the Noosphere?". The discussion delves into the concept of Game~B, a proposed "non-rivalrous" social operating system designed to replace the current Game~A paradigm, which is seen as leading humanity toward self-extinction. Alfred and Irene explore the foundational ideas behind Game~B, including its vision for a decentralized, collaborative civilization and its reliance on emerging technologies like Web3. Drawing from Courtenay’s insights, they analyze whether these ideals represent a blueprint for a utopian future or risk devolving into a dystopian technocracy. Along the way, they scrutinize the integration of spiritual evolution with cybernetic frameworks and consider the implications of building a "Noosphere"—a global network of consciousness—through technological innovation. Key topics covered in this episode include: The critique of Game~A: Why proponents believe our current systems are unsustainable. Game~B's vision: What does a "non-rivalrous" civilization look like? Technology and spirituality: The merging of cybernetics with conscious evolution. Practical challenges: Can Game~B deliver tangible solutions or is it merely utopian rhetoric? Potential pitfalls: Risks of centralized control disguised as decentralization. Join Alfred and Irene as they navigate complex philosophical, technological, and ethical questions raised by Courtenay Turner’s presentation. Whether you’re intrigued by transhumanist ideologies or skeptical of their promises, this episode offers an insightful exploration of humanity’s potential futures. Tune in to uncover how Game~B might shape—or reshape—the trajectory of civilization! Watch Courtenay’s presentation here: THE COURTENAY TURNER PODCAST Game~B Creating The Noosphere? COURTENAY TURNER, MATTHEW EHRET, AND CYNTHIA CHUNG · MAR 23 Join Courtenay as she delivers a presentation on Game~B to the Rising Tide Foundation. Game~B is described by thought leaders in the movement as a social operating system for civilization. They posit that Game~A, our current system is on track for mass self extinction and we must co-create a new type of civilization that is “ Read full story ----------------------------------------- ▶ Follow & Connect with Courtenay: https://www.courtenayturner.com ✩ Linktree Courtenay’s Substack Bringing breadth and depth of context to inform, inspire and empower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices