Social Capital and Education
http://www.smdailyjournal.com/opinion/columnists/social-capital-in-education-reform/article_9dfef806-8154-11e7-9c05-a3c633b20e43.html In an entry by Jonathan Madison on the Daily Journal titled, “Social Capital in Education Reform,” the disparity in education among school age children across the country is discussed critically as Madison pinpoints “a lack of social capital” as the prime causative agent. Madison mentions a book written by Robert D. Putnam titled, “Our […]
India, Pakistan, and Nash Equilibria
Link to article: https://www.thequint.com/news/india/india-pakistan-and-the-nash-equilibrium-post-surgical-strike-uri-attacks-game-theory One important aspect of Game Theory, as described in the course, is Nash Equilibria. Nash Equilibria are “equilibrium” points in game theory where neither two sides in a game have something to gain by choosing an alternative move. Non-cooperative versions of these sorts of equilibria can be found in relationships between countries. […]
Game Theory in Fractured Society
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-09-08/a-game-theory-solution-for-a-fractured-america We all know how fractured America is. With the recent riots in Charlestown as an example, politics exist in our every day lives, especially through every form of social media. We often see “political discussions” degenerate into shouting matches to see who has the “right” point of view. America is as divided as it […]
Game Theory in The Classroom
http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-04/why-i-let-my-students-cheat-their-game-theory-exam When thinking about game theory, competition and dominant strategies often come to mind. On the surface it seems to be the study of me versus the world. A UCLA professor, Peter Nonacs, challenged this surface level idea about game theory by showing that it can be about cooperation. Thus, working together can be the […]
Amazon and Game Theory
With Amazon’s recent acquisition of Whole Foods, companies like Kroger and Walmart are fearing the worst. This is because Amazon announced that in order to compete against its other food competitors, Amazon will be drastically reducing the prices on Whole Foods Market’s products. Although Amazon is aware that this will cause it to lose some […]
Bond Strength and Facebook Networking
https://news.ku.edu/2017/07/14/psychological-researchers-examine-how-attachment-style-applies-social-networks Attachment style is often referred to as the central role in romantic and parent-child relationships. The above article delves into a study on the strong association between an individual’s attachment style and their methods with respect to Facebook networking. According to Dr. Omri Gillath, the main researcher in this particular study, attachment style can […]
Utilizing Game Theory to Understand Critical Decision Making in Politics
http://www.politics.co.uk/comment-analysis/2017/03/15/the-game-theory-of-brexit As the world becomes increasingly global, it is important to analyze major events through different analytical lenses before forming a conclusion. One of the most impactful events on an international level in 2017 was Brexit, Great Britain leaving the European Union. This event had rippling effects throughout the European Union and the greater global […]
Using Game Theory to Break the Climate Gridlock
As discussed in class, Prisoner’s Dilemma is one of the most notable and standard games in game theory as it applies to a variety of situations, ranging from climate change to sports training. “Using Game Theory to Break the Climate Gridlock” accentuates the relevance of game theory, in particular the prisoner’s dilemma, to describe the […]
Using Game Theory to Bridge a Divided America
The schisms in American society have become more apparent through the years and are causing great obstacles for the nation’s progress. Various cultures and communities that once vibrantly painted America are facing opposition despite the nation’s identity as being a melting pot. While minimizing the tensions will be a difficult task that will take many […]
Tanking and Game Theory in the NBA
Teams in the NBA who can’t make higher seeds in playoffs are faced with a dilemma: do you purposely lose by benching your better players, or do you keep them in and play to win? If you’re a bottom and you tank while other bottom teams do not, you get a much better draft pick […]
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