Will Wright: Spore, birth of a game

The speaker discusses his background and how Montessori education influenced his approach to game design. He explores the potential of toys and games to foster discovery and long-term thinking. The game 'Spore' is introduced as a tool for exploring evolution and creativity. The speaker emphasizes the importance of games in recalibrating intuition and promoting long-term thinking, aiming to address short-term thinking issues in the world.

How does the speaker describe the evolution process in the game?

What role does the player take on in the game as described by the speaker?

In what ways does the speaker think games can recalibrate our instincts?

What long-term thinking does the speaker believe toys can help develop?