20241230 Adversarial vs. collaborative
December 30, 2024•65 words
Adversarial: coercion, competition, zero-sum, scarcity. Goal: gain advantage
Collaborative: consent, cooperation, synergy, abundance. Goal: mutual success
I constantly notice these patterns—but as with all dualism, life is more complicated. Most people are just doing what seems best in the moment: following loyalty to self or various groups in their Venn diagram—which may or may not result in best long-term outcome for themself or their groups.