Hubris and High Stakes: From Greek Myth to Modern Gaming
Understanding Hubris and High Stakes: Foundations of Tragedy and Risk Hubris—excessive pride and self-confidence that defies limits—lies at the heart of tragedy across eras. In classical Greek thought, hubris was not mere arrogance but a moral transgression: a mortal’s overreach against divine or natural order, inviting divine retribution. Today, hubris survives in modern psychology and […]