Ian Curtiss
icurtiss.bsky.social
Ian Curtiss
@icurtiss.bsky.social
Dad. Geopolitics. Game Designer. Cross-Discipline Research. Advisor.

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Chatted EU-China ties & future of intl science collab w/ old friend & @dannycrichton.com on Lux Capitol’s latest podcast.

#foresight #science #China #EU #geopolitics #wargaming #strategy

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Europe, China and the future of open borders in science
Podcast Episode · Riskgaming · 11/05/2025 · 41m
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November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
In DC running a couple of rounds of my latest Lux Capital riskgame about the future of Critical Minerals this Wednesday, 3-5pm, to discuss and get feedback.

Let me know if you’re interested and able to join!

#wargaming #criticalminerals #gamification #geopolitics #simulation #foresight #economics
November 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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In Seoul, I rode the new segment of the GTX-A high-speed line, which whisks travelers at 110 miles per hour between their destinations. That’s Penn Station to JFK Airport in about 10 minutes.

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October 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It took till 2025 for debate about wargaming the industrial base? US strategic planning has been dominated by kinetic warfare since the Cold War. More games should educate, imagine, & plan for other forms of competition and nat’l interest.

#wargaming #foresight

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Putting the Defense Industry Through Wargames
The U.S. military is going through its “reps and sets” via training, exercises, and wargames to make sure it is ready for a major war. The defense
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October 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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In board games as in life: In general, we humans are limited by the models we are given. From Ian Curtiss

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The global future of wargaming in Lithuania
What games tell us about the future of war, politics and economics
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September 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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I've met @icurtiss.bsky.social at Connections UK last year, where we talked about wargaming as a modelling method, risk gaming and his scenarios for Lux Capital. A couple of weeks ago, we sat down online to talk about these topics, students' games, and other war/riskgaming matters. Enjoy!
The global future of wargaming in Lithuania
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September 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
My latest game is out!
Negotiations for water rights are fierce. Which industries and citizens will secure and keep access — and which ones won't — will determine Arizona's future, and the future of the world.

Play Southwest Silicon now!

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September 20, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Negotiations for water rights are fierce. Which industries and citizens will secure and keep access — and which ones won't — will determine Arizona's future, and the future of the world.

Play Southwest Silicon now!

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September 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
My latest Riskgame with Lux Capital is live! What happens if CO River drought continues and more development moves to #Arizona? Play Southwest Silicon to know!

#gamification #foresight #decisonmaking #wargaming #strategy #geopolitics #microchips #water

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Southwest Silicon
Southwest Silicon is a Riskgaming scenario by Lux Capital simulating Water, Semiconductors and the Future of American Economic Security
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September 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Cognitive Bias via Calvin & Hobbes: Games and “play” engage your body and mind in realistic scenarios, stimulating the mind (prefrontal cortex) & instincts (limbic system). Avoid being a Calvin!
Test the Future by Gaming It Out!

#decisionmaking #strategy #wargaming #gamification
September 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Great write up on Payload Space on our Lux Riskgaming scenario, “No Man’s Land” and a great group of space execs and government officials who participated. Thanks to The Aerospace Corp for hosting! Read more: payloadspace.com/the-pentago...
The Pentagon and Silicon Valley Game Out The Tech Arms Race
“A huge part of it is also trying to break down barriers between the private sector and public sector.”
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August 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM