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Gladiators, Pirates and Games of Trust

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"One of the best Decision Making and Game Theory books of all time." —Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn founder) and Nassim Nicholas Taleb (author of Black Swan), BookAuthority
An accessible, light-hearted exploration of Game Theory—what it is, why it’s important, and how it can help us in our daily lives

 
Game Theory is the mathematical formalization of interactive decision-making—it assumes that each player's goal is to maximize his/her benefit, whatever it may be. Players may be friends, foes, political parties, states, or any entity that behaves interactively, whether collectively or individually. One of the problems with game analysis is the fact that, as a player, it’s very hard to know what would benefit each of the other players. Some of us are not even clear about our own goals or what might actually benefit us.
 
In Gladiators, Pirates, and Games of Trust, Haim Shapira shares humorous anecdotes and insightful examples to explain Game Theory, how it affects our daily lives, and how the different interactions between decision-makers can play out. In this book, you will:
   • Meet Nobel Laureate John F. Nash and familiarize yourself with Nash equilibrium
   • Learn the basic ideas of the art of negotiation
   • Visit the gladiators’ ring and apply for a coaching position
   • Build an airport and divide inheritance
   • Issue ultimatums and learn to trust
   • Review every aspect of the prisoner’s dilemma and learn about the importance of cooperation
   • Learn how statistics bolster lies
   • And much more

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Publisher: Watkins Media

Kindle Book

  • Release date: February 14, 2017

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781786780645
  • File size: 838 KB
  • Release date: February 14, 2017

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781786780645
  • File size: 838 KB
  • Release date: February 14, 2017

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

Languages

English

"One of the best Decision Making and Game Theory books of all time." —Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn founder) and Nassim Nicholas Taleb (author of Black Swan), BookAuthority
An accessible, light-hearted exploration of Game Theory—what it is, why it’s important, and how it can help us in our daily lives

 
Game Theory is the mathematical formalization of interactive decision-making—it assumes that each player's goal is to maximize his/her benefit, whatever it may be. Players may be friends, foes, political parties, states, or any entity that behaves interactively, whether collectively or individually. One of the problems with game analysis is the fact that, as a player, it’s very hard to know what would benefit each of the other players. Some of us are not even clear about our own goals or what might actually benefit us.
 
In Gladiators, Pirates, and Games of Trust, Haim Shapira shares humorous anecdotes and insightful examples to explain Game Theory, how it affects our daily lives, and how the different interactions between decision-makers can play out. In this book, you will:
   • Meet Nobel Laureate John F. Nash and familiarize yourself with Nash equilibrium
   • Learn the basic ideas of the art of negotiation
   • Visit the gladiators’ ring and apply for a coaching position
   • Build an airport and divide inheritance
   • Issue ultimatums and learn to trust
   • Review every aspect of the prisoner’s dilemma and learn about the importance of cooperation
   • Learn how statistics bolster lies
   • And much more

Expand title description text
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Watkins Media

    Kindle Book
    Release date: February 14, 2017

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781786780645
    File size: 838 KB
    Release date: February 14, 2017

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781786780645
    File size: 838 KB
    Release date: February 14, 2017

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  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English