Archive for December, 2010

A kid who understood game theory at an early age
[update 12-20-10] This is my last post of the year...articles will return in the first or second week of January image via flickr with c.c. by 2.0 What separates game theory from other decision frameworks is the explicit modeling of interaction. In game theory, the key principle is to act not just ...


Year End Financial Checklist, 2010
The end of the year is an interesting time financially. It's a natural time to review the last 12 months and plan for the upcoming year. It's also a time to take action. Because many financial activities like taxes and insurance are based on the calendar year, it's important to take ...


A fun prediction game
I came across a fun video made by Professor Richard Wiseman (who incidentally includes puzzles and optical illusions on his fantastic blog). It's amusing and somewhat related to decision trees. The video is after the break. Enjoy!