I thought the second law of thermodynamics was settled. It turns out, maybe not: www.riskgaming.com/i/174530276...

What if the universe actually favors increasing complexity over time — a process of which biological evolution is just one example? youtu.be/WqYRMmlZmhM

As challenges facing countries get more complex, Riskgaming can offer a cheap way to think through solutions. riskgaming.substack.com/p/the-globa...

Have you heard of Vegas Matt, the man who routinely loses tens of thousands of dollars gambling in Vegas — and has made a fortune doing it? www.riskgaming.com/i/174530276...

What games tell us about the future of war, politics and economics. riskgaming.substack.com/p/the-globa...

In board games as in life: In general, we humans are limited by the models we are given. From Ian Curtiss riskgaming.substack.com/p/the-globa...

Wargaming is increasingly recognized by business, military and political leaders as a more authentic way to understand the behavior of people across all kinds of contexts. Play and see for yourself: www.luxcapital.com/riskgaming/...

AI won't make you rich. Read about it in this week's Lux Recommends. www.riskgaming.com/i/173942487...

I can't stress enough how important this point is. In a world of such complexity and chaos, the crucial thing isn't the answers or solutions, but getting the questions right *first*. Avoid the Drunkard's Search bias!

A marvelous weekend profile by BI's Rebecca Torrence on Lux Riskgaming and Laurence Pevsner's new game Gray Matter. What happens when information, money and attention compete for the future of science and medicine? "Mayhem". All the details and people: www.businessinsider.com/venture-fir...

Beware "fume events" on airlines. Yes, it is as unpleasant as it sounds. www.riskgaming.com/i/173942487...

Two graduates venture through Hell to save their professor’s soul — and win his recommendation. Based on true events? www.riskgaming.com/i/173942487...

A writer Like Tom Wolfe could not exist today — and the reasons for that may have been set in motion by the father of New Journalism himself. www.riskgaming.com/i/173942487...

Be like these folks: Play Southwest Silicon, our newest scenario from Riskgaming, for yourself!

It's the weekend! Dive into the world of water, chip fabs, and Arizona politics with our new game, Southwest Silicon: www.luxcapital.com/riskgaming/...

Negotiations for water rights are fierce. Which industries and citizens will secure and keep access — and which ones won't — will determine Arizona's future, and the future of the world. Play Southwest Silicon now! www.luxcapital.com/riskgaming/...

The Colorado River is severely overused across hundreds of independent water markets encompassing states, tribes, cities and irrigation districts. If you were in charge, what would you do? www.luxcapital.com/riskgaming/...

I know AI is coming for a lot of creative jobs, but it's still such a joy to work with great illustrators, writers, print designers, web developers and more who can turn a raw game into a beautifully fine production

We also had a great experience playing Gray Matter last week in New York City as well. Come join us next time by signing up for the Riskgaming newsletter below

We had a great time running through Laurence Pevsner's new scenario, Gray Matter, last night at the Lux Leaders Retreat. It's a fun salon game focused on drug development and the elimination of Phase 3 clinical trials, and what happens next in our viral content world

I'm really excited to announce the launch of our fourth Riskgaming scenario, Southwest Silicon. This full immersion game for 9 focuses on the tensions and tradeoffs of water in Phoenix, Arizona as the region expands with new chip fabs, ever more population and yes, alfalfa

There are scientists with unique insights, and there are scientists who are great organizers of insights. And then every once in a while, there is one who is both. RIP David Baltimore. www.riskgaming.com/i/173403006...

Labs won't have tired postdocs hunched over test tubes pipetting for hours a day. Instead, flexible robotics are going to add scale, precision and programmability to transform science. Congrats to Michelle Lee and her team at Medra on today's launch: endpoints.news/exclusive-r...

Forget AI disinformation. The lies we tell each other harm reality much more. riskgaming.substack.com/p/open-secr...

Dark thoughts for today: I was talking with a senior intelligence leader about the threats that keep them up at night. Answer: the inability of citizens to distinguish between reality and fiction. riskgaming.substack.com/p/open-secr...

From Andrea Carcano and Moreno Carullo to Edgard Capdevielle and the whole team at Nozomi — congratulations on building a category leader in such a crucial area of cybersecurity

Industrial cybersecurity has become a huge concern as factories and infrastructure come online. So unsurprisingly, it's a really big day for the whole team at Nozomi, which is announcing its $1B acquisition by Japan's leading industrial group Mitsubishi: www.wsj.com/articles/mi...

Cognition and its Devin AI software engineer is rapidly evolving the future of software development. And now they are flush with even more investment to rapidly accelerate the productivity of one of the most important sectors of the economy. Bloomberg: www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...

Amazing what eGenesis has accomplished with xenotransplantation. Now with FDA clearance for clinical trials, we're getting closer to helping thousands waiting for kidney organs. Today, the company discussed patient no. 3 — Bill Stewart. More on CNN: www.cnn.com/2025/09/08/...

You're probably wrong if you think you know how long it takes rocks to form. www.riskgaming.com/i/172778418...

The real climate change flooding problem is not what you think. @jmseabrook www.riskgaming.com/i/172778418...

We are absolutely learning the wrong lessons from China, and making Intel a state-owned enterprise with American characteristics — it is hard to imagine that will make Intel much better. Dan Wang talks to Riskgaming about his new book Breakneck. www.riskgaming.com/p/americas-...

South Korea's stock market is on a tear — the days of the Korean discount may be over. From S. Nathan Park in Foreign Policy: www.riskgaming.com/i/172106809...

Kids graduating journalism school today have no idea what they're getting into. www.riskgaming.com/i/172106809...

The latest Lux Recommends is out with all the Lux news and six long-reads for your weekend. Subscribe now (for free) so you don't miss out. www.riskgaming.com/subscribe

I talk with @randylubin on how gaming scenarios like Riskgaming assist with building strategic intuition under uncertainty

Gaming is increasingly being used for building models of the present and future for policymakers and business leaders alike. @randylubin talks about the Foresight Games community and how game designers are sharing best practices to bring this fledgling field to prominence

The Silicon Valley alignment conversation centers almost exclusively on preventing harm. The inverse — of empowering human flourishing — is a far more hopeful vision. Read more at Riskgaming: www.riskgaming.com/

We're hung up on preventing psychosis, but why not go further? Should AI act as one imagines a religious mentor might, offering words of solace at certain moments, hope in others, and sometimes even admonishments and serious censures? www.riskgaming.com/p/should-ai...

Can't afford lab equipment. Use LEGOs. Researchers and engineers prove the case: www.riskgaming.com/i/171558424...

Challenging the definition of life, when AI finds out about your affairs, and secrecy strategies. Plus AI and God. Read the latest from Riskgaming: riskgaming.substack.com/p/being-ali...

Should AI recommend God? AI-driven psychosis reminds us that human values are core to engineering www.riskgaming.com/p/should-ai...

It is surprisingly difficult to measure the weight of very tiny things. @NikoMcCarty takes a trip through the history: www.riskgaming.com/i/171558424...

AI is already resorting to blackmail? According to Anthropic, yes. www.riskgaming.com/i/171558424...

For your weekend reading: Can AI save God? Should it? www.riskgaming.com/p/should-ai...

Researchers from Dartmouth recently published a study on secrecy strategies among elites around the world. Which one are you trying? www.riskgaming.com/i/171558424...

Great write up on Payload Space on our Lux Riskgaming scenario, “No Man’s Land” and a great group of space execs and government officials who participated. Thanks to The Aerospace Corp for hosting! Read more: payloadspace.com/the-pentago...

My big challenge when designing games: Am I the aggressive dungeon master who's like, "No, no, actually all roads are closed and the only road available is this one at the top of the mountain”? Or do I lean into the open play model? www.riskgaming.com/p/the-chall...

In many ways, Europe has a much more competitive defense market than the United States. riskgaming.substack.com/p/whats-nex...

Imagine waking up in your Brooklyn apartment to the gentle hum of the city outside. The air inside is crisp, filtered by advanced air purification systems. Beyond your window, sunlight glints off solar-paneled rooftops. None of this is sci-fi. www.riskgaming.com/p/what-exac...