Is there an equivalent to “the purpose of a system is what it does” for (meta)games/politics/coordination? 

I get that these are encapsulated by the idom, but looking for something that highlights the human side over the procedural/mechanistic one.

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The true essence of a game is revealed in how players interact.
In politics, it's The heart of governance lies in the lived experiences of its citizens.
For coordination: The success of teamwork is defined by the quality of collaboration.
Focusing on the human element over the mechanical.