A VISION FOR THE ECONOMY OF A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE...
This thought experiment and the vision for the Eco Cash System is inspired by both my educational background as a historian and philosopher, as well as my insights gained from working nearly 20 years as a game designer. A few years ago, I got the idea that the motivational mechanics and designs of Free-to-Play game economies might be used to motivate and communicate sustainable living on an individual level.
Now I've written down my thoughts and I’m sharing them with you in the simple hope that they may help inspire a solution for the huge challenge that lies before us all: to create a fair and sustainable way of life for all mankind.
FREE DOWNLOAD
Using the links below, you can access the full paper as a PDF or a short(er) article version that sums up the foundation and outline of the Eco Cash System.
FULL PAPER (PDF)
This PDF includes the entire paper explaining the vision for the Eco Cash System in A4 format.
SHORT ARTICLE (PDF)
This abridged article outlines the foundation of the Eco Cash System in a 9-page PDF summary.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
My name is Anders and I started working on this thought experiment a few years ago when I was struck with a thought: Game mechanics and (especially) Free-to-Play game economy design might be useful for promoting, communicating and motivating sustainable living.
For almost 20 years, I've worked as a professional play and game designer, developing everything from board games and robotic toys to gamified museum experiences and free-to-play mobile games. Looking further back, I come from an educational background in philosophy and history (MA) and my worldview and philosophical training has been a key driver in realizing this vision.
I hope that you'll take time to download and read my paper – and if you find it interesting, please share it with others whom you feel might find it interesting as well.
