Game Theory

By Game Theory

Speakeasy conversation about strategy, competition, economics, history, and policy from two non-experts.

The episodes include some actual economic Game Theory such as the Prisoner's Dilemma, the Tra... more

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The podcast currently has 122 episodes available.

Game Theory episodes:

March 14, 2023 Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: Bank Runs, Diamond-Dybvig, and Getting Your Money Out Early
In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss why bank runs suck so badly and why the FDIC changes the game theory of running to the bank.
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Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod

Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic

Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315
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March 08, 2023 Ukraine, Putin & the US: The Prisoner's Dilemma of War
In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the Security Dilemma -- the Prisoner's Dilemma of Geo Politics
Read the tweet threat: https://twitter.com/ProfPaulPoast/status/1631996120497881091?s=20
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Buy Justin's Book!!
https://bit.ly/3KaMdnZ
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Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gametheorypod/comments/w35b8d/welcome_to_rgametheorypod/
Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com
Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod
Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod
Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic
Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton.
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February 28, 2023 How the Government Lies to Us: History, Uses, & Future of the Glomar Response
In this episode, Nick and Chris look into the history, uses, ethics, and future of the Glomar Response.
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Buy Justin's Book!!
https://bit.ly/3KaMdnZ
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Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gametheorypod/comments/w35b8d/welcome_to_rgametheorypod/
Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com
Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod
Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod
Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic
Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton.
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February 21, 2023 Four-Day Work Week: Why It Works and Why It Doesn't
In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the idea of a 4-day work week and those companies giving it a shot.
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Buy Justin's Book!!
https://bit.ly/3KaMdnZ
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Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gametheorypod/comments/w35b8d/welcome_to_rgametheorypod/
Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com
Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod
Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod
Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic
Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton.
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February 14, 2023 Half-Life of Knowledge: How Science Moves, Knowledge Decays, and What We Know Improves
In this episode, Nick and Chris investigate how facts and ideas have a half-life.
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Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com
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Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod
Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic
Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton.
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Half-life of Knowledge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half-life_of_knowledge#cite_note-3
Scientometrics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientometrics
Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaxYnvd7YAM

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1h 3min
February 08, 2023 Netflix's Password Sharing Decision and How It Could Be Its Undoing; Customer Retention Vs Acquisition; State of Streaming
In this episode, Nick and Chris look at the history of Netflix as the streaming giant looks to crack down on password sharing.
Highlights include:
Chris' apology for being late;
A history of Netflix;
Weird 9/11 Mandela Effect;
Why Writers are the Kings of Streaming;
Review of Our New Favorite Show;
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Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod
Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic
Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton.
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History of Netflix: https://www.thestreet.com/technology/history-of-netflix-15091518

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1h 6min
January 31, 2023 The End of Disruption (not really); Ig Nobel Prizes, Patient Rights, Consolidation-Disruption and the Slog of Science
In this episode, Nick and Chris investigate the so-called consolidation-disruption index, impact factor, patient rights and the overall slog of scientific research. They also look at Ig Nobel Prizes, the Bell Laboratories history and discuss AI in language.
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Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com
Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod
Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod
Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic
Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton.
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Googliography:
Consolidation-Disruption Index https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2023/01/academia-research-scientific-papers-progress/672694/
Father of Ob/Gyn
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/04/17/603163394/-father-of-gynecology-who-experimented-on-slaves-no-longer-on-pedestal-in-nyc#:~:text=Press-,'Father%20Of%20Gynecology%2C'%20Who%20Experimented%20On%20Enslaved%20Women%2C,Park%20statue%20to%20a%20cemetery.
2018 Nobel Prize Winners James Allison and Tasuku Hanjo https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/2018/summary/
"Papers and patents are becoming less disruptive over time
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05543-x
Ig Nobel Prize
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ig_Nobel_Prize#:~:text=The%20Ig%20Nobel%20Prize%20(%2F%CB%8C,trivial%20achievements%20in%20scientific%20research.

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52min
January 24, 2023 Dunning-Kruger Effect: We're the Best Podcasters in the World; Dr. Death; Movie Review - Banshees of Inisherin
In this episode, Nick and Chris break down the cognitive bias known as the Dunning-Kruger effect. They also talk about the 2022/23 movies The Menu and The Banshees of Inisherin.
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Connect with the show:
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Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com
Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod
Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod
Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic
Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton.
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Googliography:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect
https://www.healthline.com/health/dunning-kruger-effect
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11813216/
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52min
January 17, 2023 Dating Game II: Sister Wives, Love is Blind, The Bachelor/Bachelorette, 90-Day Fiancé
In this episode, Nick & Chris break down some of America's best dating shows.
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Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gametheorypod/comments/w35b8d/welcome_to_rgametheorypod/
Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com
Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod
Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod
Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic
Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton.
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1h 1min
January 10, 2023 Southwest Airlines' Utter Meltdown and Our Best and Worst Parts of Airports
In this episode, Nick & Chris breakdown and chat about the Southwest Airlines Meltdown and fight about public transit.
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Connect with the show:
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gametheorypod/comments/w35b8d/welcome_to_rgametheorypod/
Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com
Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod
Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod
Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic
Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton.
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Googliography:
How Southwest Airlines Melted Down (Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/articles/southwest-airlines-melting-down-flights-cancelled-11672257523?mod=Searchresults_pos5&page=1
Southwest’s December Meltdown Could Cost Up to $825 Million (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/southwests-december-meltdown-to-cause-quarterly-loss-11673007141?mod=Searchresults_pos6&page=1
TikToks:
https://www.tiktok.com/@kylascan/video/7182369310998859051?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7183296085116536362
https://www.tiktok.com/@caseysonthecase/video/7181843488680742190?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7183296085116536362
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