Game theory and strategy
by Philip D. Straffin · first published 1993
3mentions
2recommended by
3HN commenters
2009–2021first – last mentioned
67% recommend33% neutral
Game theory is the study of how people play games. What is the proper strategy to employ when the game situation is in constant flux and other players are forming different strategies? Since 1944, game theory has been applied to a variety of situations including economics, politics, philosophy, social psychology, and biology. This book serves as an introduction to game theory and requires no more math skills tha basic algebra.
Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
good game theory book recommendations? Game Theory and Strategy by Philip D. Straffin http://www.amazon.com/Strategy-Mathematical-Association-Amer... is a classic introductory text that lights up interest in game theory in many readers. Game Theory: A Very Short…
on “Reading the Tattoos on People’s Faces” ↗Game Theory and Strategy, Straffin (https://www.amazon.com/Game-Theory-Strategy-Mathematical-Lib...) A great introduction.
on “Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything?” ↗…pan-civilisation trust building. The second book looks at the ethics of destroying a civ based on decisions it may have taken in its distant past. Anvil has something of a young adult style, but the game theory and strategy elements are quite satisfying I think.
on “Beyond “Fermi’s Paradox” XVI: What Is the “Dark Forest” Hypothesis?” ↗