The Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting

The Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting

The Matt Townsend Show - Season 7, Episode 138 , Segment 2

What the Flu Does to Your Body, Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting

Episode: What the Flu Does to Your Body, Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting

  • Jun 9, 2018 1:00 pm
  • 33:53 mins

Kevin Zollman, Ph.D., is an associate professor of philosophy at Carnegie Mellon University and co-author (along with Paul Raeburn) of the book “The Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting”. Game Theory is the mathematical analysis of conflict resolution. It obviously has its place in decision making between international businessmen, heads of state, etc., but what about with your 5-year-old? Dr. Zollman explains the art of benevolent manipulation.