This game theory problem will change the way you see the world
25M views · Dec 23, 2023 · Education
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@veritasium · 2 years ago · pinned
Even after 6 months, this is one of our most warmly received videos yet! Since we’re still getting comments about it, we thought we’d post some of the fantastic interview footage that didn’t make the final cut over on our Patreon. Enjoy! <a href="https://patreon.com/posts/what-game-theory-107376148">https://patreon.com/posts/what-game-theory-107376148</a>
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@Magnymbus · 2 years ago
"Be nice, be forgiving, but don't be a pushover" I feel like that's something all of us can appreciate.
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@jagobot1487 · 2 years ago
Two people getting excited to meet each other because they both respect the others work is the most wholesome thing
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@verlongates2279 · 2 years ago
The important thing to note is that the GOAL is to accumulate points, NOT to 'defeat the opponent.' That is an absolutely significant thing to note.
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@longyuan-m7z · 7 months ago
What's best about the Tit for Tat strategy is that its aim is to gain coins as many as possible instead of getting more coins than your opponent. Clear goal.
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@muhammedrayan4048 · 2 years ago
I just love how enthusiastic Professor Strogatz was on seeing Professor Axelrod, like they were two good buddies
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@edmundschubert4963 · 2 years ago
“In the short term it is often the environment that shapes the player… but in the long run it is the players that shape the environment.” Words to live by.
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@AltevBaka · 2 years ago
One of the rare videos that should literally be watched by everyone.
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@austinmoca7586 · 6 months ago
"Aggressors of peace". We'll I'll be damned
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@ElectroBOOM · 2 years ago
THIS IS AWESOME INFORMATION!! Imagine if everyone would understand that cooperating and being kind and forgiving pays off best for everyone...
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@akshayuppala9295 · 2 years ago
A beautiful interaction between maths, philosophy, biology, psychology and the nature of the universe.
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@franug · 2 years ago
I think every parent should watch this. "Be nice, be forgiving, but not a pushover" is quite literally what I want my kids to grow up understanding. What a cool video
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