The Score

In The Score, philosopher C. Thi Nguyen explores how widespread scoring systems—from social media likes to institutional rankings—have increasingly influenced our values and decisions, often turning personal and moral choices into numerical data. He argues that this gamification can distort our pursuits and priorities, emphasizing measurable over meaningful aspects of life. Nguyen advocates for a conscious awareness of these systems to reclaim joy and creativity, encouraging us to play our own game rather than simply following external rules.