Episodes
In this episode, Nick and Chris various topics including the Atlanta Hawks' coin flip games, the Match Group lawsuit, Wendy's surge pricing, and the blue dot effect. The blue dot effect refers to the phenomenon where people change their concept of something based on its prevalence. This has implications for decision-making and perception. The hosts also explore the influence of media and news on people's biases and perceptions. This conversation explores the power of negative news and...
Published 02/29/24
Published 02/29/24
Episode 105. In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the challenges of moving, a dating app lawsuit, the impact of Seattle's delivery laws, AI-generated content, the secretary problem, and the application of cardinal and ordinal information in decision making. They also touch on Euler's constant and its significance in mathematics. The conversation explores the use of optimal stopping theorem and the 37% rule in decision making processes. The hosts provide insights into...
Published 02/21/24
Contact the show: [email protected] _________________________________ Summary: The conversation explores the topics of licensing agreements, negotiations, ownership, compensation, and the influence of AI in the entertainment industry. The hosts discuss the challenges and dynamics of moving and the process of purging belongings. They also touch on the concept of ownership in relation to movies and music purchased through digital platforms. The conversation delves into the...
Published 02/08/24
In this episode of the Game Theory podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including the Stanley Cup craze and lead contamination, international women's soccer tournaments, and the Raven paradox. They explore different solutions to the paradox, including Good's Baby Solution and the Red Herring Solution. The conversation explores Hempel's paradox, which is a paradox of induction. It discusses the relationship between observation and hypotheses, as well as the limitations of inductive...
Published 02/01/24
Summary This episode of the Game Theory podcast discusses the case of Paolo Macchiarini, a surgeon who committed medical and relationship fraud. Macchiarini gained fame for his experimental surgeries, particularly the implantation of lab-grown tracheas. However, his procedures resulted in the deaths of several patients. Additionally, Macchiarini engaged in a relationship with journalist Benita Alexander while deceiving her and others about his personal and professional life. The...
Published 01/25/24
Summary The conversation begins with a reflection on the previous episode and a discussion on snow and winter. The main topic of the conversation is the Stanley Cup trend, which is a fad involving the popularization of Stanley mugs. The factors contributing to the trend, such as novelty and fear of missing out, are explored. The benefits and features of the Stanley Cup are also discussed, including its durability and insulation properties. The rebranding and marketing strategy of...
Published 01/17/24
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Published 01/10/24
In this episode, Nick and Chris dive into the new phenomenon known as quiet quitting and laying flat.  Connect with us: Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315 --- Send in a voice message:...
Published 01/04/24
In this episode, the hosts discuss various philosophical razors, which are principles used to evaluate and simplify explanations and claims. They cover razors such as Alder's Razor, Einstein's Razor, Grice's Razor, Hume's Guillotine, Hitchens' Razor, Occam's Razor, Popper's Falsifiability, and Sagan's Standard. Each razor provides a different perspective on how to approach and evaluate ideas and theories. The hosts also share personal anecdotes and examples to illustrate the concepts...
Published 12/27/23
In this episode, the hosts discuss various Christmas topics, including the mathematics of Christmas and the existence of Santa Claus. They also talk about their upcoming episodes and milestones. The conversation delves into the philosophical and mathematical proof of Santa Claus, drawing parallels to Descartes' philosophical arguments. The hosts explore undecidable statements in mathematics and the paradoxes they present. Finally, they discuss the game theory of gift giving and...
Published 12/20/23
In this episode, the hosts discuss conspiracy theories and hoaxes. They explore the factors that contribute to the lifespan of a hoax and the challenges of debunking conspiracy theories. They also highlight the importance of distinguishing between harmless conspiracy theories and those that can have real-world consequences. The hosts mention examples such as the Bohemian Grove conspiracy and the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment to illustrate the impact of conspiracy theories on society. This...
Published 12/13/23
In this episode, the boys discuss rank choice voting, an alternative to the normal elections in the US. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gametheory/message
Published 12/06/23
In this episode, the boys discuss Marchetti's Constant and why it always takes about an hour (round-trip) to get to work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gametheory/message
Published 11/29/23
In this episode the boys talk about the Weber Fechner Law and how our brains are logarithmic.. Googliography: Weber-Fechner Law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weber%E2%80%93Fechner_law Best Subreddit Ever? https://www.reddit.com/r/IsItBullshit/comments/x09sx8/isitbullshit_humans_can_smell_water_better_than/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gametheory/message
Published 11/15/23
In this episode, the boys talk about the recent drama between TikTok food reviewer Keith Lee and various restaurants in Atlanta including The Real Milk and Honey and The Atlanta Breakfast Club. ____________________________ Watch the show on YouTube: ___________________________ Googliography: Real Milk and Honey Apology: https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/10/31/atlanta-restaurant-keith-lee-tiktok-review Keith Lee on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keith_lee125?lang=en "Dave...
Published 11/07/23
In this episode the boys break down the differences between inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning and why it matters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gametheory/message
Published 10/25/23
In this episode, the boys get into something called the Diderot Effect. Googliography: TBD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gametheory/message
Published 10/18/23
In this episode, the boys talk about the Delta Sky Miles mess and how Starbucks Stars have evolved to a $2 billion source of revenue. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gametheory/message
Published 10/11/23
In this episode, the guys break down how ideas can spread out of control. Googliography: Social contagion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_contagion Nudge Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nudge_theory 'TikTok Tics: A Pandemic Within a Pandemic': https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mdc3.13316 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gametheory/message
Published 10/03/23
In this episode, the boys look into all aspects of the pink tax -- what it means, how it happened, and what we can do about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gametheory/message
Published 09/26/23
In this episode, the guys break down Benford's Law -- what it is, what it means, and what we can learn from the world around us. Check out the scientific american story here: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-benfords-law-why-this-unexpected-pattern-of-numbers-is-everywhere/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gametheory/message
Published 09/20/23
In this episode, the boys talk about the so-called Vibe-session and what it means for our biases in the American economy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gametheory/message
Published 09/12/23
In this episode, the boys talk about how scientists may have known for years now that ice cream may be good for you. _____________________________________________ Googliography: --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gametheory/message
Published 09/05/23
In this episode, the boys talk about the great American tipping wars _____________________________________________ Connect with the show: Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gametheorypod/comments/w35b8d/welcome_to_rgametheorypod/ Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/tribnic Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315...
Published 08/29/23