game theory

noun

: the analysis of a situation involving conflicting interests (as in business or military strategy) in terms of gains and losses among opposing players

game theorist noun

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And his answer to that is this sort of megamind game theory response. —

Jon Sarlin, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024 Here are some practical techniques to incorporate: • Scenario Planning 2.0: Move beyond traditional scenario planning by incorporating elements of game theory and complex adaptive systems. —

Katie Britton, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 The book exposed him to game theory and evolutionary biology, setting him on a lifelong quest to solve the puzzles of human behavior. —

Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024 In detailed chapters on topics like modern war-game simulations and the misapplication of game theory in justifying mass privatization, Clancy warns of the societal risks of allowing mathematical models to govern political decisions. —

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