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I have some big news for this blog: my weekly Tuesday game theory column is going on pause indefinitely. The major reasons are: –I need more time to make math videos. –Over the last 10 … Game Theory, What Next, Big News, Tuesday, Math, Games, Videos, Blog, Math Resources

I have some big news for this blog: my weekly Tuesday game theory column is going on pause indefinitely. The major reasons are: –I need more time to make math videos. –Over the last 10 …

This is a fun puzzle that I have shared a few times before, including last year, and in connection with The Dark Knight. TED-Ed made an animated video and thought it was a good time to share again.… Pirate Code, Ed Game, Class Bulletin Boards, Ted, Science Inquiry, How To Make Animations, Home Schooling, Kids Videos

Class Bulletin Boards

Science Inquiry

How To Make Animations

This is a fun puzzle that I have shared a few times before, including last year, and in connection with The Dark Knight. TED-Ed made an animated video and thought it was a good time to share again.…

Happy 10 Year Anniversary For Mind Your Decisions! Happy 10 Year Anniversary, Mind You, 10 Years, Mindfulness, Youtube, Consciousness

Happy 10 Year Anniversary

Happy 10 Year Anniversary For Mind Your Decisions!

Note: this is a statistics topic rather than a game theory post At the supermarket checkout, should you pick the shorter line or the line where people have fewer items? I have gotten into heated ar… Statistics, Note, People, Gaming, People Illustration, Plays, Folk

People Illustration

Note: this is a statistics topic rather than a game theory post At the supermarket checkout, should you pick the shorter line or the line where people have fewer items? I have gotten into heated ar…

I am thrilled to add another book to my list of the best game theory books. The book is Introducing Game Theory: A Graphic Guide by economists Dr. Ivan and Dr. Tuvana Pastine and illustrated by Tom… Economists, Best Games, Book Recommendations, The Book, Learning, Illustration, Books, Libros

Book Recommendations

I am thrilled to add another book to my list of the best game theory books. The book is Introducing Game Theory: A Graphic Guide by economists Dr. Ivan and Dr. Tuvana Pastine and illustrated by Tom…

image by Theo Crazzolara. CC BY 2.0 There is an interesting article on The Conversation about the ivory trade and China. (*Thanks to my friend sending the article via Facebook.) It is estimated Afr… Ivory Trade, Save The Elephants, Conversation, Africa, China, Facebook, Image, Animals

Save The Elephants

image by Theo Crazzolara. CC BY 2.0 There is an interesting article on The Conversation about the ivory trade and China. (*Thanks to my friend sending the article via Facebook.) It is estimated Afr…

image by Ginny. CC BY-SA 2.0 Today’s post is a short mention of a new study. It appears children are trusting and innocent, but they can quickly learn to deceive in a game where cheating is r… Safety Tips, Instagram Accounts, Trick Or Treat, Cheating, The Neighbourhood, Happy, Fun

Instagram Accounts

The Neighbourhood

image by Ginny. CC BY-SA 2.0 Today’s post is a short mention of a new study. It appears children are trusting and innocent, but they can quickly learn to deceive in a game where cheating is r…

Vinegar, White Vinegar

Let’s say there is an election with 5 candidates A, B, C, D, E. You obtain a list from each voter with an honest ranking of the 5 candidates. The voters all fall into six categories of rankin… Voting System, Election Results, Paradox, Letters, Let It Be, Sayings, Fall, Autumn

Election Results

Let’s say there is an election with 5 candidates A, B, C, D, E. You obtain a list from each voter with an honest ranking of the 5 candidates. The voters all fall into six categories of rankin…

In standard tic-tac-toe, player one (X) and player two (O) are each trying to make 3 in a row. If both play optimally, the game ends in a draw. Now consider a variation: player one wins if either X… Player One, Fair Games, Literacy Skills, Tic Tac Toe, Two By Two, Ties, Draw, Tie Dye Outfits

Literacy Skills

Tie Dye Outfits

In standard tic-tac-toe, player one (X) and player two (O) are each trying to make 3 in a row. If both play optimally, the game ends in a draw. Now consider a variation: player one wins if either X…

I originally published this post in 2014. With the 2017 NBA Finals underway, I am re-posting it with slight edits and updates It’s double overtime in the NBA finals. There’s one second … 2017 Nba Finals, Nba Finals Game, Science Games

2017 Nba Finals

Nba Finals Game

I originally published this post in 2014. With the 2017 NBA Finals underway, I am re-posting it with slight edits and updates It’s double overtime in the NBA finals. There’s one second …

Why copying successful people is a bad idea. Highly Effective People, 7 Habits, Successful People, Psych, Advice

Highly Effective People

Successful People

Why copying successful people is a bad idea.

You can find out a group's average salary without anyone revealing their own salary! Puzzle Books, How To Know, Tips

You can find out a group's average salary without anyone revealing their own salary!

How Reckless Pedestrians Could Ruin Self-Driving Cars. Game Theory Tuesdays Self Driving, Pedestrian, Cars, Autos, Car, Automobile, Trucks

How Reckless Pedestrians Could Ruin Self-Driving Cars. Game Theory Tuesdays

There's a mathematical theorem that states you can always split the rent fairly. Being A Landlord, Infinite, Triangles, Classroom Ideas

Being A Landlord

Classroom Ideas

There's a mathematical theorem that states you can always split the rent fairly.

Don't Stop Believing. How Lack Of Hope Motivates Pre-emptive Strikes. Game Theory Tuesdays Graduate School, News Games, Motivation, Reading, University, Reading Books

Graduate School

Don't Stop Believing. How Lack Of Hope Motivates Pre-emptive Strikes. Game Theory Tuesdays

The Chicago Cubs Gave $50,000 World Series Rings With A Strategic Twist World Series Rings, Cubs Win, Political Corruption, Wrigley Field, Chicago Cubs, Great Places, Illinois, Places To Visit

World Series Rings

Political Corruption

Places To Visit

The Chicago Cubs Gave $50,000 World Series Rings With A Strategic Twist

Last week United overbooked a flight and needed passengers in Chicago to give up a seat. After United was unable to find volunteers, airport security forcibly and violently removed a passenger. Wil… Airport Security, Volunteers, Chicago, The Unit

Airport Security

Last week United overbooked a flight and needed passengers in Chicago to give up a seat. After United was unable to find volunteers, airport security forcibly and violently removed a passenger. Wil…

A professor made a devious offer for extra credit. What would you do? Extra Credit, Professor, Student, Writing, Teacher, Being A Writer

A professor made a devious offer for extra credit. What would you do?

Chimpanzees Outperformed Humans In This Game Theory Experiment. Game Theory Tuesdays Chimpanzee, Experiment

Chimpanzees Outperformed Humans In This Game Theory Experiment. Game Theory Tuesdays

Why filtering fake news could make fake news more harmful. Fake News, Dumb And Dumber, Believe

Dumb And Dumber

Why filtering fake news could make fake news more harmful.

Is It Better To Play Your Strength Or Your Weakness? Finding The Right Mix (Updated 2009 Post) Strength, Wellness, Play, Electric Power

Is It Better To Play Your Strength Or Your Weakness? Finding The Right Mix (Updated 2009 Post)

Strategic Tips For Your March Madness Bracket. Game Theory Tuesdays Ncaa Tournament, March Madness, Mathematics, Puzzle, Selection Sunday

Ncaa Tournament

Selection Sunday

Strategic Tips For Your March Madness Bracket. Game Theory Tuesdays

Why Might People Hate Flip-Flopping Politicians? Game Theory Tuesdays Pro Choice, Politicians, Flipping, Hate

Why Might People Hate Flip-Flopping Politicians? Game Theory Tuesdays

Why Did The Hijacker Ask For Four Parachutes But Then Only Use Three? Game Theory Tuesdays Parachutes, Threes Game

Why Did The Hijacker Ask For Four Parachutes But Then Only Use Three? Game Theory Tuesdays