Game Theory Explained

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Game Theory Explained episodes

November 06, 2025 Prof. Tianyi Wang on the Game Theory of Politics and Media
In this weeks episode, we speak to Prof. Tianyi Wang about applying Game Theory to real-world situations in politics and communication.
45 min
November 03, 2025 Prof. Debanjan Borthakur on the Psychology of Game Theory
This week's episode explores a side of Game Theory we have never talked about before on the show: the psychology behind it. We go deeper into the new developments in the field: particularly in Artificial Intelligence and neuroscience. We talk to Professor Debanjan Borthakur: an expert on intergroup relations, human-A.I. interactions as well as the psychology of Game Theory!
44 min
January 26, 2022 Prof. Aumann on Nuclear Bombs Keeping Peace (part 3/4)
Prof. Aumann talks about the Paradox of Nuclear Bombs causing World Peace.
12 min
December 14, 2021 Prof. Aumann on The '05 Economics Nobel Prize (part 2/4)
Prof. Aumann recalls his cited works in The '05 Economics Nobel Prize, and sings us a song describing the future of the field.
14 min
December 04, 2021 Prof. Aumann on Israeli Military Strategy (part 1/4)
Prof. Aumann shares his take on Israeli Military Strategy, the study of knots and his simple philosophy in life: "If I want to do something, I do it."
11 min
August 29, 2021 Prof. Maitreesh Ghatak on Laissez-Faire vs Dirigisme (part 3/3)
Prof. Maitreesh Ghatak shares his views on Laissez-Faire vs Dirigisme in a developing economy, and the level of intervention policymakers plan depending on the development in the country.
13 min
August 22, 2021 Prof. Maitreesh Ghatak on Incentives in Bribery (part 2/3)
Professor Maitreesh Ghatak shares his views on Incentives in Bribery and corruption.
10 min
August 15, 2021 Prof. Maitreesh Ghatak on Joint Liability in Microfinance (part 1/3)
Professor Maitreesh Ghatak shares his insights on Joint Liability in microcredit and microfinance, and gives a basic introduction to the problem of bribery.
13 min
August 08, 2021 Dr. Robert Simon on Politics and Game Theory (part 3/3)
Dr. Robert Simon shares his take on Game Theory behind politics, social institutions, dictatorships and God.
10 min
August 01, 2021 Dr. Robert Simon on Banach-Tarski Paradox (part 2/3)
Dr. Robert Simon shares his views on the Banach-Tarski Paradox, Myopic Equilibria and Computational applications of Game Theory.
17 min

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This podcast takes on the intimidating ‘Game Theory’ and presents it in simplified form. Everything ranging from interviews with famous professors to analysis of real life applications of Game Theory.