Possible World Discovery Session Report - Nov. 10 2025

"The Bigger Picture" — Reflections from a Possible World Discovery Session

A diverse group of nine individuals , connecting from cities like Rotterdam, The Hague, Osaka, Germany, and Poland, came together for an online Possible World Discovery Session.

This session combined the immersive Possible World simulation with focused self-reflection and dialogue, aimed at sparking a profound kizuki (sudden realization). Participants were tasked with running projects, engaging in transactions, and navigating the game's mechanics.

Throughout the game, there was a visible effort to cooperate, with one small group noted for being "super collaborative," asking each other, "What do you need, what can I do for you?".

And yet, despite the collective efforts, only 4 out of 9 participants achieved the numerical part of their goal. This led to a rich reflection on the dynamics between individual achievement and collective outcome.

One participant's initial feeling of being "super positive" due to collaboration gave way to "frustration of not being able to control whatever is happening in the bigger picture," as the world condition meter changed rapidly in an undesirable way.

Another, who achieved their numerical goal, still felt "a bit restless" and "shackled". They realized that their reliance on the small group and typing in chat was a barrier, concluding they needed to "go into the different rooms and talk to people" to reach the broader world. This mirrored the real-world challenge of having time, language, and cultural differences when connecting globally.

1. Overview

• Theme: Possible World - COP30 Special

• Date: November 10, 2025 18:00–20:00 JST 

• Location: Online 

• Participating Countries: Rotterdam, The Hague (Netherlands), Osaka (Japan), Germany, Poland, Darwin (Australia)

• Participants: 9

2. World Emerged

The collective actions of the group resulted in the following World Condition Meter (WCM) status at the end of the round.

3. Key Learning and Real-World Application

Participants experienced firsthand how easy it is for an Economy meter to climb (reaching 22) while the Environment and Society lagged (7 and 11, respectively).

This session, held as the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) was beginning in Brazil, highlighted the urgency of effective global cooperation.

This urgency was immediately contrasted with tangible, local action through a case study on one of the participants, Febriani's reforestation project in West Borneo, Indonesia (this will be shared in a separate article!). The project links healthcare with conservation, allowing communities to pay for services with seedlings and demonstrating how the health of humans and the health of the environment is intertwined. This successful local model served as a potent example of translating "kizuki" into grounded, impactful action.

4. Participant Voices

In their reflection and dialogue, participants identified several key learnings and intentions for a potential second round:

🧠 What was Learned?

• It's difficult to connect with others globally due to communication barriers like language, time zones, and the sheer effort required to find out what others need and want.

  
  

• The first round was often spent "getting to grips with the actual system" (cognitive load) rather than interacting with the wider group.

  
  

• Cooperation is vital, not just human-to-human, but human-to-nature, as "the health of humans and the health of environment is intertwined".

  
  

• Many people mentioned communication difficulties and felt lonely/separated.

  
  

🚀 What Would Be Done Differently?

• Move to other groups, and explore other breakout rooms.

  
  

• Use the common chat earlier to give signals to others.

  
  

• Balance focus between the small group and the larger world.

  
  

• Have a game plan to ensure society and environment get better, even if personal goals are not met.

  
  

• Go to the person directly in the breakout room after seeing something in the chat, rather than relying on text chatting.

  
  

This Discovery Session emphasised that true impact requires deep commitment and firm motivation that stems from connecting to our deeper self and wisdom—the kizuki.

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