Lesson 1 Recording - Game Theory: The Logic of Decisions & Strategies

*student videos have been cropped Lesson 1: Introduction to Classical Game Theory What is game theory? The prisoner's dilemma & Nash equilibrium ABOUT THE COURSE What makes a strategy truly unbeatable? What should you do in the face of a dilemma? In this course, we explore the math behind decision-making, from rock-paper-scissors to global negotiations. Game theory gives us tools to model conflict, cooperation, and competition, showing us that even seemingly simple games can lead to exciting new discoveries. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Helen Xiong is a sophomore at Phillips Academy Andover. She has participated in math competitions including AIME and MATHCOUNTS States, and she enjoys exploring topics across mathematics and physics. Beyond the classroom, Helen writes for the school newspaper, enjoys digital art, and plays Ultimate Frisbee. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 3:07 The Prisoner's Dilemma 5:17 What is Game Theory? 9:40 The Prisoner's Dilemma (Continued) 16:18 Nash Equilibrium 33:03 John Nash 33:52 Stag Hunt 40:35 Chicken 48:27 2/3 Guessing Game 52:04 Summary