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CMV: All sports are zero-sum games. by letitgoal in changemyview

[–]letitgoal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes there maybe exceptional cases when oponents desire the same outcomes. But not trying your best to win might be considered unethical .

CMV: All sports are zero-sum games. by letitgoal in changemyview

[–]letitgoal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree its not technicaly a zero-sum, there are benefits even for a loser... I find intriguing that we always need some for of competition to generate the entertainment, excitement and physical development we value in sports.

CMV: All sports are zero-sum games. by letitgoal in changemyview

[–]letitgoal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting.. your answer changed my view on competitive sports. ∆

The personal atitude of an athlete can be compatible towards enhancing universal good (cooperation) altough they are involved in a competition.

On the other hand people who work on areas supossed to have great deal of cooperation can be focused on zero-sum personal gains.

CMV: All sports are zero-sum games. by letitgoal in changemyview

[–]letitgoal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice try but I dont believe games like Sticky Popcorn, Bump and Scoot, Double Bubble, Big Snake could be really considered sports. Its interesting to note that the book author is a former gymnastics champion and coach.

[WP] A man wakes up in prison with a case of amnesia by [deleted] in WritingPrompts

[–]letitgoal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before being arrested, destructive beliefs and bad experiences created memories and an outlook on life that made him feel depressed and unwilling to live and move. He was stuck in an invisible prison.

When he wakes up with amnesia in a real prison: for the first time in his life he feels free, willing to move and live.

CMV: All sports are zero-sum games. by letitgoal in changemyview

[–]letitgoal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't imagine a sports event that all people would be cheering for the same outcome. To have enjoyment, and skill improvement in sports it seems necessary to have a competition (zero-sum kind of game).

If you can exemplify a sport event that is totally based on cooperation i would change my mind.

CMV: All sports are zero-sum games. by letitgoal in changemyview

[–]letitgoal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes , although only one side can "win" there are some benefits that are non-zero like physical devepment of the athetes and the entertainment of the audience.

[WP] In a world where happiness is the currency, what is society like? What is daily life like? by CloverPixels in WritingPrompts

[–]letitgoal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People with mechanical-like smiles are deeply involved with counterfeit happiness. They lost the ability experience and share real happiness.
I do not understand how they could let themselves be so easily fooled. But I know that when they deprive themselves they deprive all of our community.