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What is Zero-Sum Game ?

A Zero-Sum Game is a situation where any gain by one part of the system results in an equal loss by another part of the system. In other words, the sum of all gains and losses is zero. This concept is often used in game theory and economic systems.

Additional Glossary Terms

Cognitive Mapping

Cognitive mapping is a specific visualization technique used primarily to capture and represent the mental structures and beliefs of an individual regarding a problematic situation. It serves as a tool

Systemigram

A systemigram (short for systemic diagram) is a conceptual modeling technique that leverages a synergy of structured prose and visual language to capture, visualize, and communicate the complex strategic intent

Lorenz Attractor

Lorenz attractor, discovered by the American meteorologist Edward Lorenz, is renowned for its chaotic and unpredictable nature. It demonstrates a sensitive dependence on initial conditions, which means that even minuscule

Entropy

Entropy is a concept in physics that quantifies the degree of disorder or randomness within a physical system, thus signifying its evolutionary state. According to classical thermodynamics, entropy continually increases

Systematic Thinking

Systematic thinking is an analytical approach that scrutinizes individual parts of a system using linear cause-effect mechanisms to understand the whole. It employs step-by-step analysis, evaluation, and repetition, focusing on

Radical Constructivism

Radical constructivism emphasizes the active role of individuals or groups in constructing their own understanding of the world. It argues that knowledge is not an objective reality but is created