#1 Games for transforming life and work

In this inaugural episode, host Zoë Ackerman introduces "Mycelial Games," which are immersive storytelling experiences designed to act as rehearsals for life.

The episode explores how Zoë's organization, Runa, uses these games as a testing ground (or prototype) for better ways to live and work together.

• Helping communities practice solving real-world problems in a low-stakes, imaginative environment.

• Using play to bridge gaps and build trust between players.

• Experimenting with reciprocity—moving away from traditional transactions and toward sustainable, community-led exchange.