Game Theory 101

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    1. Introduction to Game Theory
    A lesson with William Spaniel
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    Learn to think on your feet! Follow along with this game theory series to better understand how people behave when confronted with a variety of decisions.

    Introduction to Game Theory
    with William Spaniel

    Learn to think on your feet! Follow along with this game theory series to better understand how people behave when confronted with a variety of decisions.

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    2. The Prisoner's Dilemma
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    What happens if two suspects are questioned on suspicion of robbery? If everyone is looking out for their own interests, the results might surprise you!

    The Prisoner's Dilemma
    with William Spaniel

    What happens if two suspects are questioned on suspicion of robbery? If everyone is looking out for their own interests, the results might surprise you!

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    3. Eliminating Dominated Strategies
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    Learn to apply the Prisoner's Dilemma approach to a larger game using a tactic called iterative elimination of strategically dominated strategies.

    Eliminating Dominated Strategies
    with William Spaniel

    Learn to apply the Prisoner's Dilemma approach to a larger game using a tactic called iterative elimination of strategically dominated strategies.

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    4. Pure Strategy Nash Equilibrium
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    Inspired by the movie "A Beautiful Mind?" Learn what it really means to find a Nash equilibrium—or win-win situation—in this Game Theory 101 lesson.

    Pure Strategy Nash Equilibrium
    with William Spaniel

    Inspired by the movie "A Beautiful Mind?" Learn what it really means to find a Nash equilibrium—or win-win situation—in this Game Theory 101 lesson.

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    5. What is Nash Equilibrium?
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    Game theory isn't just about winning or losing, it's how you play the game. Learn how the Nash equilibrium can help you achieve great things!

    What is Nash Equilibrium?
    with William Spaniel

    Game theory isn't just about winning or losing, it's how you play the game. Learn how the Nash equilibrium can help you achieve great things!

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    Yash N
    Good explanation xD.. I bet that wasn,t easy
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    Sonya V
    Thanks!!
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    Pavitra T
    Superb ! I never understood an iota of Nash equilibrium earlier ,but this video got me started.
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    Dale K
    why doesn't this equilibrium need to be inforced to be followed
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    William Spaniel
    Because if players are playing an equilibrium, each side's strategy is optimal given what the other is doing. Put differently, your action rationalizes my action and vice versa. If I do anything else, I can't fare any better.
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