The lecture on social games will help to understand the hidden rules of communication and human behavior. Through examples from literature and culture, participants will discuss rivalry, cooperation, self-esteem, and relationships in a group. Why do some relationships turn into rivalry while others help people unite? At the core of many life situations are social games - familiar behavior patterns that manifest in family, friendship, work, and society. In the meeting, participants will analyze how group dynamics work and why people strive to take on a certain role among others. The conversation will be built around clear examples from literature and popular culture: characters like Chatsky, Harry Potter, Ostap Bender, and others will help to look at familiar situations from a psychological perspective. For other events in St. Petersburg, look for KUDAGO.