Who would think a board game could offer so many rich insights into what a sustainable culture should look like? Well, Kōnane (an ancient game you’ve probably never heard of) does.
Boldly Going to the Next Frontier(Ville): Actual Farms and Homesteads
After finally trying FarmVille and the new FrontierVille, I was deeply saddened to imagine the millions of hours a day being squandered growing virtual corn and carrots. But there may be a silver lining: this addictive social game may cultivate a whole new generation of farmers, although only with a bit of help from the inventors of these games….
Goodbye Boy Scouts, Hello Earth Scouts
Last week, the Boy Scouts added a new badge for “Video Games.” This has led me to officially declare that the Boy Scouts are now in decline and it is time for new upstarts like Earth Scouts and others to take their place.
