The Vertigo of Freedom - Kierkegaard

According to Kierkegaard, when one becomes aware of the infinite choices available, they experience the vertigo of freedom.

This leads to a sense of anxiety, caused by the uncertainty of facing endless possibilities.

DEBRIEFING The Vertigo of Freedom

In the game you just played, you find yourself in a situation of complete freedom.

You can move your paddle in all directions and even control the one that is usually managed by the computer.

However, this freedom makes the traditional gameplay mode meaningless.

It is up to you to decide how to use this freedom.

This freedom only makes sense in relation to other experiences: the game is "free" because you have more movement possibilities compared to the classic version.

The second consideration is more personal: what do you choose to do with this freedom?

Normally, the goal of the game is to win, but here, there is no opponent. You must decide how to play.

You can choose to bounce the ball between the two paddles, trying to keep it in play for as long as possible.

Or you can invent new rules or even challenge another person.