DislikedNo, that quote contradicts you. How can someone have a loss if I make profit? I make profit because they are willing to buy, let's say, candies from me. I win, they win. We both have what we wanted. Zero sum is where you gain, while the other losses.Ignored
You can make anything non-zero-sum by ignoring variables(or players) in the game.
Many players in zero sum games engage in win-win deals. That doesn't mean someone else in the game doesn't lose.