'Game B' is a term coined to describe a new paradigm for societal organization that transcends the zero-sum, win-lose dynamics inherent in 'Game A', our current civilization's operating system. Daniel Schmachtenberger envisions Game B as an emergent framework built on principles of cooperation, sustainability, and holistic well-being, where strategic and structural shifts are made to ensure the long-term thriving of both humanity and the planet. It emphasizes decentralized, peer-to-peer solutions, regenerative resource use, and systems thinking to resolve interconnected crises such as environmental degradation, economic inequality, and social fragmentation. By fostering collaborative intelligence, intrinsic motivation, and collective sense-making, Game B aims to create a resilient, adaptive culture that nurtures creativity, compassion, and deep human fulfillment.

See also: game theory, collective action, decision making, network theory, complexity science