The Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting

The Game Theorist's Guide to ParentingThe Matt Townsend Show • Season 7, Episode 99, Segment 2

Apr 25, 2018 • 47m

Kevin Zollman, Ph.D, is an associate professor of philosophy at Carnegie Mellon University and co-author of the Book (along with Paul Raeburn) “The game theorist's guide to parenting”. Game Theory, is the mathematical analysis of conflict resolution. So game theory obviously has its place in decision making between international businessmen, heads of state, and with your 5-year-old?!? Dr. Zollman explains art of benevolent manipulation.

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