The Long (Or Short) Game
This game gives players the choice to take a quicker approach or think long-term, as illustrated by Figure 5. The player can do nothing, spend more money on protection or move, but regardless of their choice, they are obligated to choose between thinking in the short-term or the long-term. Bethany Sollereder's "Theology Past the Climate Tipping Point: What if it is Too Late to Stop Climate Change?" discusses how although climate change has taken a big toll on the world, "[o]ur efforts... should be towards creating change-resilient infrastructure" rather than making quick fixes (Sollereder 4). My Coastal Futures highlights the effects of both short-term and long-term thinking. For instance, the player's house may be flooded, they may move to a safe zone but lose the family home, they may go bankrupt or something else, but regardless of the outcome, the player is forced to consider the advantages and disadvantages of the temporary and permanent solutions. This game reveals the complexities that arise with facing the consequences of our actions, and how society should move forward. (Sapna)
