Predicting the future of Iran using game theory | Bruce Bueno de Mesquita on TED.com
Game theory is usually discussed in economics contexts, which have been the focus of this site. But the science of strategy can serve well in other contexts too. A few weeks ago my friend alerted me about how game theory was being used to predict political events. One of the ...

What money cannot buy
Things can get difficult when money is tight. Less money often means going to fewer movies, passing on gourmet coffee, and delaying big ticket purchases like a new car or elective surgery. Less money means fewer options, and there is a real tension about being limited and feeling powerless. In such ...

Game theory joke: should English be the national language?
This is a sensitive topic, and I'm not entirely sure where I stand. But there are a lot of strategic issues to it that are fun to discuss. For now, I'll just open the topic up. Recently Mind Your Decisions reader Tim sent me a joke that shed a new light ...

Game theory and salary transparency
In 1994, shock jock Howard Stern created a public storm and ran for the governor of New York. His campaign was regarded as a publicity stunt, but some worried his radio popularity would convert into votes and make a mockery of American politics. Luckily, the fears never materialized. Stern dropped ...