Wargames (or war games) are a technique used to simulate humanitarian decision problems.
These simulations can focus on any task of strategical importance; such as forecasting, logistics, pre-empting, stress-testing, or resource allocation — and they can cover virtually any crises; such as wars, pandemics, climate change, or election fraud
The sector gets most of its funding from governmental entities — mainly the military — and uses video- and tabletop games to simulate the events. Hence the name.
Wargames are an economic option to test plans in advance for serious crises. They are intended to aid decision-making by simulating the consequences of one's actions.
However, it is important to understand that wargames can easily yield misleading results; the games' effectiveness is heavily dependent on the quality of the game design and the behaviour of the players.
These simulations can focus on any task of strategical importance; such as forecasting, logistics, pre-empting, stress-testing, or resource allocation — and they can cover virtually any crises; such as wars, pandemics, climate change, or election fraud
The sector gets most of its funding from governmental entities — mainly the military — and uses video- and tabletop games to simulate the events. Hence the name.
Wargames are an economic option to test plans in advance for serious crises. They are intended to aid decision-making by simulating the consequences of one's actions.
However, it is important to understand that wargames can easily yield misleading results; the games' effectiveness is heavily dependent on the quality of the game design and the behaviour of the players.
Military General: I just ran wargames to simulate the impact of a nuclear bomb being dropped on one of our biggest cities. And as an added bonus, producing this board game for the simulation was much cheaper than actually dropping a nuke on Boston! Wheeeeeeee ^w^
The Red Cross: I just played wargames to plan helicopter routes dropping off critical aid to remote villages. And running this little video game was way less wasteful than trial and error! yayyyy :D
The Red Cross: I just played wargames to plan helicopter routes dropping off critical aid to remote villages. And running this little video game was way less wasteful than trial and error! yayyyy :D
by MrKacsa March 16, 2025
One of those Gen Alpha Brainrot phrases that you can scream in any situation (see "edging", "gooning", "skibidi toilet", "rizz", "fanum tax", "mogging" etc.)
The phrase originates from a parody on YouTube about modern commercials trying to appeal to the young generation. In the video, the term refers to quesadillas and it is accompanied by the quote
The phrase originates from a parody on YouTube about modern commercials trying to appeal to the young generation. In the video, the term refers to quesadillas and it is accompanied by the quote
Sigma Meal, Skibidi Slicers!
by MrKacsa April 28, 2024
Gay Space Communism is a utopian society without gender norms, labour, and inequality. It's a naively optimistic outlook on the future, and all its advocates are aware.
The term originates from the ideology "Fully Automated Luxury Communism" which evolved into "Fully Automated Luxury Gay Space Communism" / "Fully Automated Luxury Queer Space Communism". These versions of the phrase are the key in understanding what Gay Space Communism entails.
Fully Automated - Every production is operated automatically. As a result, there is no need for people to do labour anymore.
Luxury - Since work is obsolete, every citizen lives in comfort.
Gay/Queer - Rejection of heteronormativity. Gender, sexuality, and all such social constructs are abolished.
Space - This form of society is only attainable in the distant future (in a "sci-fi-esque space civilization"; post-automation, post-work, and post-scarcity).
Communism - Products are provided to every citizen based on their need.
The term originates from the ideology "Fully Automated Luxury Communism" which evolved into "Fully Automated Luxury Gay Space Communism" / "Fully Automated Luxury Queer Space Communism". These versions of the phrase are the key in understanding what Gay Space Communism entails.
Fully Automated - Every production is operated automatically. As a result, there is no need for people to do labour anymore.
Luxury - Since work is obsolete, every citizen lives in comfort.
Gay/Queer - Rejection of heteronormativity. Gender, sexuality, and all such social constructs are abolished.
Space - This form of society is only attainable in the distant future (in a "sci-fi-esque space civilization"; post-automation, post-work, and post-scarcity).
Communism - Products are provided to every citizen based on their need.
by MrKacsa October 19, 2023