James CarseThinkers

The Boundary is requisite to conflict — spatial boundaries are evident in every finite conflict.

The Creative is found in anyone who is prepared for surprise.

Explanation is an antagonistic encounter.

Life is a game, but the rules of an infinite game must change in the course of play.

Myth is the highest form of our listening to each other.

Patriotism is inherently belligerent.

Play is liberty itself. It cannot be coerced — whoever must play, cannot play.

Power's exercise always presupposes resistance.

Prediction is an explanation in advance.