Is Trump a Genius or a Wrecker? - Professor Jiang

#trump #geopolitics #gametheory

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The @informs.bsky.social Analytics Conference begins in 10 days and I'm very excited. #INFORMS requires the speaker slide decks (way) ahead of time and I have forwarded mine. #orms #analytics #tradewars #gametheory #supplychains #networks

Why You're Losing the Game of Life (and How to Fix It) Ever wonder why the loudest, most aggressive person in the room isn't actually the one winning? 🧐 Welcome to a deep dive into the hidden mechanics of human interaction. Today, we’re cracking the code on Game Theory—specifically the legendary Prisoner’s Dilemma—to reveal why your traditional approach to competition is probably holding you back. From petty household chore wars to high-stakes corporate negotiations, we explore the landmark study by Robert Axelrod that changed everything we know about success. In this episode, we break down the Tit for Tat strategy: a four-step framework for being cooperative, retaliatory, forgiving, and transparent. What you’ll learn in this episode: - 🚀 Strategic Niceness: Why being "nice" is a mathematical superpower, not a weakness. - ⚖️ The Fine Art of Retaliation: How to set firm boundaries without starting a permanent war. - 🤝 The Cooperation Cheat Code: How to turn a zero-sum mindset into a win-win negotiation. - 🏠 Domestic Game Theory: Use science to finally get your partner or roommate to pull their weight. Stop playing checkers while the world plays 4D chess. Whether you're interested in Social Psychology, Strategic Decision-Making, or just want to stop being exploited at work, this episode provides the ultimate Life Hack for 2026. We're moving beyond abstract math and into real-world results. 🧠✨ Ready to master the game of life? Hit that subscribe button, leave a review if you're feeling the Reciprocal Altruism, and share this with that one friend who always tries to win the argument but loses the relationship. 👉 Join the conversation: How will you use Strategic Niceness today?  

📣 New Podcast! "Why You're Losing the Game of Life (and How to Fix It)" on @Spreaker #behavioraleconomics #conflictresolution #cooperation #decisionmaking #gametheory #growthmindset #leadership #lifehacks #mindset #negotiation #prisonersdilemma #productivity #psychology #relationships #science

Legendary Auctioneer Jussi Pylkkänen on How to Decode Auction Numbers Jussi Pylkannen, one of the most revered auctioneers of his generation, breaks down what bidders need to know about reading between the lines at auction.

#art #influence #gametheory #auctions #pricing

Opinion | From lobster to laptops, organized crime is targeting U.S. freight Cargo theft costs the U.S. trucking industry a staggering $18 million every day.

Freight theft continues to be a big deal - Thanks to Donna Lemm for this OpEd in @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202... We published an #orms paper on #gametheory and #security #investments for high value cargo www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

FOR POSTERITY.

ft. @tazzire.bsky.social (you will rue this day)

#vtuberclips #twitchclips #paliplays #streamer #streamerclips #ffxiv #ffxivonline #gametheory

The Economics of Rejection: Analyzing the 'None' Option in Global Markets An Economic Analysis of Strategic Abstention and Market Signals.

Hello everyone, In my latest article I have talked about how the Economics of Rejection works

Read the complete article here 👇

#econs
#politics
#gametheory

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A contact with deep ties in Qatar tells me a Qatari military source said the war is essentially over for Qatar. Qatar may have cut a side deal.

#IranWar‌ #Qatar #StraitOfHormuz #GameTheory

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#economy #markets #gametheory #MiddleEastWar

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Why is the US trapped in a Middle Eastern war it cannot win? The answer isn't military or ideological. It's mathematical.

I wrote a breakdown of the US-Iran conflict using John Nash's game theory. The matrix predicts exactly how this ends. #Iran #GameTheory

The Game has changed. When something is not nothing. Alaska, August 15, 2025. Who’s benefiting? #Gametheory #Geopolitics #Transactional

The Architecture Of Cooperation | NOEMA Housing crises aren’t failures of politics or planning; they’re failures of incentives. But the lessons of “reverse game theory” can help.

“Our hardest problems — from housing shortages to climate retreat to democratic trust & technology — won’t be solved by better attitudes or more flexible positions.

They will be solved by better architectures.”

— @hennyge.bsky.social

#design #housing #gametheory

Participated in the XVI All-Ukrainian Conference "Young Scientists 2026 — From Theory to Practice" (March 18, Dnipro) with our paper "Truels as Markov Games: Winner Landscapes and Strategy Exploitability".

#GameTheory #MarkovGames #Cybersecurity #NashEquilibrium

west shroud has always fascinated me because it’s a 1.0 zone that’s inaccessible now but you can see it in the distance from the current north shroud/central shroud. my #gametheory is that raktika is the first’s equivalent of west shroud, since theyre both zones that border mor dhona

A somewhat rambling but overall well-founded analysis by Robert Pape, a military theorist.

And so this war is now only about preventing a major catastrophe from turning into a global one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OW4UUmEaQE

#IranWar
#Trump
#GameTheory

The TRUE Identity of the Player (Poppy Playtime) - @teamtheorist.bsky.social | Fort_Master Reaction #PoppyPlaytime #poppyplaytimechapter5 #gametheory #reaction #youtube youtu.be/nqsZwfjmjZ0?...

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If you want to know #Iran's strategy in this war, watch the attached video. It's classic "Tit for Tat".

The irony here is that The Rand Corporation, a US Military Think Tank, is the one that conclusively determined that Tit for Tat was the best strategy to use in the face of an irrational […]

The Simple Strategy That Outsmarts 99% of People (Reciprocal Clarity) Stop Being the "Nice Person" Who Always Finishes Last Are you tired of being the one who always gives more, only to be left feeling drained and exploited? 📉 Whether it’s that one friend who only calls when they need a favor or a boss who thinks your "helpfulness" is a license for overwork, the truth is simple: Every choice you make teaches others how to treat you. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Social Game Theory to uncover why your current social strategy might be failing you. Most people fall into two traps: they are either too aggressive, leading to isolation, or too passive, inviting constant exploitation. We introduce the concept of Reciprocal Clarity—a high-utility Mental Model that transforms "forgiveness" and "cooperation" into a strategic powerhouse. What You’ll Learn Today: - 🧠 The Prisoner's Dilemma in Real Life: How to spot the invisible games being played around you. - 🪞 The Power of Mirroring Energy: Why the Tit-for-Tat strategy is the most successful interaction model in human history. - 🚫 Boundaries as Self-Care: How to set firm limits using Strategic Empathy without being a jerk. - 🤝 The Logic of Kindness: Why the most successful people aren't the ones who dominate, but the ones who make cooperation the most rational choice for everyone involved. Stop reacting to the world and start operating with precision. Whether you’re dealing with Workplace Exploitation or navigating complex family dynamics, it’s time to trade emotional exhaustion for Predictable Fairness. ✨ JOIN THE MOVEMENT: If you're ready to master the math of human interaction, hit that subscribe button and share this episode with someone who is currently "too nice" for their own good. Let’s build a world where cooperation is the only winning play! 🚀  

📣 New Podcast! "The Simple Strategy That Outsmarts 99% of People (Reciprocal Clarity)" on @Spreaker #assertiveness #boundaries #careeradvice #emotionalintelligence #gametheory #humanbehavior #logicofkindness #mentalmodels #mentaltoughness #mindsetshift #peoplepleaser #personalgrowth

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A brutal game of strategy where every move could trigger global collapse. The US and Iran aren’t just fighting—they’re playing a dangerous game of survival, deception, and power. One wrong move… and the world changes forever...
#Geopolitics #GameTheory #USvsIran

"Dear Mario: Please come to the castle. The Toads have seen the Game Theory videos. I can't keep defending you. Your truly-- Princess Toadstool, Peach."

Mario is cooked 🚬🍄
#Nintendo #SuperMario64 #GameTheory

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Sreekumar Bhaskaran SMU Cox School of Business & Gilbert, S. investigate if resale platforms are always #sustainable. #Gametheory analysis shows resale can increase overproduction—especially with third-party platforms.

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#EconSky

The dice from Thief's Market in a very nice dice tray.

Tuesday we are diving up some loot, but we probably won't be rational in how we do it because humans.

Check out Thief's Market at Skeleton Code Machine this week.

Subscribe to read it when it goes live Tuesday morning: www.skeletoncodemachine.com

#boardgames #gametheory #rationaldecisions

The TWISTED Lore of Reanimal - @teamtheorist.bsky.social | Fort_Master Reaction #gametheory #reanimal #reaction #youtube youtu.be/Mo1HBwTgyI4?...

Rock, Paper, Scissors, $11 Million: The Art Auction Decided by Two 11-Year-Olds When Sotheby’s and Christie’s battled for a fortune, one side consulted game theory. Some children on a playground were consulted by the…

Can a playground game decide the fate of an $11 million masterpiece? 🏛️✊✋✌️
I analyzed the legendary battle between Christie’s and Sotheby’s from an architectural and game-theory perspective.

Check out my latest full story:
#GameTheory #ArtHistory #BusinessStrategy #Medium
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(2/2) How do you maintain cooperation when the lag kicks in? #AI #GameTheory

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Impeach & Remove #GameTheory
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(3/3) Have any of you successfully modeled agent cooperation in high-latency environments without a central coordinator? I'd love to see your logic. #AI #GameTheory