Game Theory And War (Attacking Time Critical Targets [TCTs] )
The greatest foundational concept so far analyzed in our course is Game Theory. As discussed in Game Theory: A “Game” is any circumstance in which there are decision-makers, and each of them needs to optimize their outcomes.The optimizing choice will depend on the choices of the others. Game Theory endeavors to characterize these circumstances in […]
The Importance of the Very First Large Scale Bridge
Nowadays, we leave in a world where we can have and reach anything with just the swipe of our finger. As a matter of fact, I think that all of us have never not know the simplicity of reaching out to someone even in another continent, and this is because of the idea that everybody […]
Game Theory and Human Conflicts
Link: https://phys.org/news/2022-09-game-theory-mathematics-human-conflicts.html Game theory is a form of mathematics used to help predict outcomes in essentially any scenario you give. It’s main goal is to find the equilibrium (optimal solution) of the scenario. Although game theory has been around since the 1940s, only recently has it been possible for integration into computer-based algorithms, games, […]
Euphoria and Messy Relationships
Last semester, my friends and I were obsessed with Euphoria. We would get cozy in one of our dorms and watch the latest episode that came out every Sunday. One big part of the show’s second season was the relationship between Nate Jacobs, Maddy, and Cassie. These 3, in my opinion, best represent what triadic […]
Game Theory In Poker
As a person that loves games, I was struggling to understand game theory. So I decided to relate the concept to a game that I am somewhat familiar with: Poker. More specifically, Jingyu Li explores how game theory relates to playing heads-up no limit Texas hold’em in Exploitability and Game Theory Optimal Play in Poker. Link: https://math.mit.edu/~apost/courses/18.204_2018/Jingyu_Li_paper.pdf […]
Is the Strength of Weak Ties theory an outdated concept?
The Strength of Weak Ties is a social theorem established in 1973 by Sociology Professor Mark Granovetter that underscores the importance of having both strong and weak ties for one’s well-being. Prior to this research, society’s assumption was that strong ties – quality and deep affinity in relationships – are what dictates one’s social […]
The Link Between Social Conflicts and Game Theory
Although game theory is a concept that has been in discussion for decades, the ability to integrate game theory into modern-day technology, such as algorithms, games, and applications is one that is significant. By being integrated into big data, game theory mathematics is able to solve issues between people and their environments by serving […]
Large Digital Platforms Pollute the News Market – Prisoner’s Dilemma
Digital platforms such as Google and Facebook have become a trend in the 5G world. Where thousands of news on politics, sports, and entertainment industry are flying around, acquiring centralized information from a single, trusted platform is an essential need for individuals like us. This is where the digital platforms come in and fill our […]
Dominant Strategies in Real Life : Animal Testing
In this class, we discussed the concept of strictly dominated strategies. A dominant strategy is a strategy that brings up a situation where one player has superior tactics regardless of how their opponent may play. I found this concept very interesting and decided to discuss its relationship with animal testing, which is one of the […]
MLB and the NFL: Win More Games
https://www.nber.org/digest/oct09/game-theory-and-major-league-sports One of the more popular activities in American culture is athletics. Sports are introduced to many people at a very young age; some grow up to be some of the greatest athletes in the world. It’s no surprise that sports have also become a very profitable business. Significant sports associations and leagues are worth […]
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