Podcasts about Game theory

Over the last few months U.S.-China trade relations have been pretty hard to make sense of – unless you look at what's happening through the lens of game theory. Game theory is all about how decisions are made, based not just on one side's options and payoffs, but on the choices and incentives of others.So, are Donald Trump and Xi Jinping competing in a simple game of chicken? Or is the game more like the prisoner's dilemma? On today's show, we try to decide which of four possibilities might be the best model for this incredibly high-stakes game. And we take a look at who is playing well and who might need to adjust their strategy.For more on the U.S.-China trade war: - The 145% tariff already did its damage - What happened to U.S. farmers during the last trade war - What "Made in China" actually meansThis show was hosted by Keith Romer and Amanda Aronczyk. It was produced by Sam Yellowhorse Kesler. It was edited by Jess Jiang, fact-checked by Sierra Juarez and engineered by Kwesi Lee with help from Robert Rodriguez and Cena Lofreddo. Additional production help from Sylvie Douglis. Alex Goldmark is Planet Money's executive producer. Find more Planet Money: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / Our weekly Newsletter.Listen free at these links: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the NPR app or anywhere you get podcasts.Help support Planet Money and hear our bonus episodes by subscribing to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

FBI Spy Secrets to Master Trust & Build Alliances | Robin Dreeke Leadership Tips In this episode of On The Homefront, Jeff Dudan is joined by a Former FBI Spy Recruiter to reveal the top secrets of building trust and mastering human behavior. Robin Dreeke, a highly decorated FBI recruiter, shares his proven strategies for developing unbreakable alliances and inspiring trust in any relationship—whether in business, leadership, or personal life. Learn powerful leadership techniques, communication strategies, and game theory tactics used by elite professionals to connect, influence, and succeed in high-stakes environments. Robin's insights on empathy, active listening, and non-judgmental curiosity will help you become a master of human connections and negotiation skills. In this episode, you will discover: How to build trust and form powerful alliances Key spy techniques for influencing others The importance of empathy in leadership Game theory tactics for high-stakes negotiations The four keys to communication that can transform your relationships The art of inspiring others without manipulation Robin Dreeke's book, Unbreakable Alliances, dives deeper into these topics, providing actionable advice for anyone looking to improve their communication skills, leadership, and relationship-building strategies. If you want to learn how to connect with anyone, build trust, and lead effectively in any situation, this episode is for you! Get in touch with Robin here: https://www.robindreeke.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rdreeke/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rdreeke/?hl=en Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to help others learn the art of trust-building, influence, and human behavior mastery.    

The guys (@GamblingPodcast) are talking NFL survivor predictions in their Circa Survivor strategy podcast episode. They're joined by C.J. Sullivan (@CJSullivan_) from the Bottom Line Bombs podcast to talk NFL survivor picks and more. Additionally the guys react to the news that the Tush Push lives and Jim Irsay passing awway.Podcast Chapters00:00 Introduction00:52 Hosts Introduction and Banter01:47 Special Guest Introduction: CJ Sullivan02:09 NFL Survivor Strategy Discussion02:19 Circa Contest Details and Predictions04:24 CJ's Betting Journey09:06 Travel Stories and Vegas Adventures14:03 Survivor Strategy and Tools15:26 NFL and College Football Playoff Discussion16:43 NFL Awards and Protector of the Year28:43 Diving into Season Strategies29:12 Survivor Contest Speculations29:44 High Roller Contest Insights30:42 Marketing and Rumors30:57 Survivor Contest Guarantees35:16 Jim Irsay's Legacy37:08 NFL Week One Strategies38:28 Thursday Night Game Theory41:01 Survivor Contest Planning41:44 Thanksgiving and Christmas Game Planning44:33 Week One Survivor Picks56:27 Survivor Contest Entry Fees58:50 Wrapping Up and Future Plans Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastWatch The Sports Gambling Podcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/sportsgamblingpodcast Follow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

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Have the bond markets become a new form of global governance? Are we witnessing the end of US economic exceptionalism? And how does game theory relate to cooperation on net-zero?This week on Cleaning Up, Bryony Worthington sits down with renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian to unpack the complex intersections of global finance, politics, and climate change. El-Erian offers insights into the current economic landscape, exploring how central banks, trade tensions, and technological innovations are reshaping our understanding of international economics. From the rise of China's green technology sector and the scrapping of Canada's carbon tax to bond vigilantism and the potential long-term consequences of US trade policy, this episode provides a nuanced look at the challenges and opportunities facing the global economy in an era of unprecedented uncertainty.Find more: The Sierra Leone Special: https://youtu.be/z-5QjSfy2SMMohamed's website: https://www.mohamedel-erian.com/How China Became a Green Finance Superpower: https://youtu.be/Fu6giWzTxAYLeadership Circle: Cleaning Up is supported by the Leadership Circle, and its founding members: Actis, Alcazar Energy, Davidson Kempner, EcoPragma Capital, EDP of Portugal, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information on the Leadership Circle, please visit https://www.cleaningup.live.

What if we've been approaching AI agents all wrong? While the tech world obsesses over larger language models (LLMs) and prompt engineering, there'a a foundational approach that could revolutionize how we build trustworthy AI systems: mechanism design.This episode kicks off an exciting series where we're building AI agents "the hard way"—using principles from game theory and microeconomics to create systems with predictable, governable behavior. Rather than hoping an LLM can magically handle complex multi-step processes like booking travel, Sid and Andrew explore how to design the rules of the game so that even self-interested agents produce optimal outcomes.Drawing from our conversation with Dr. Michael Zargum (Episode 32), we break down why LLM-based agents struggle with transparency and governance. The "surface area" for errors expands dramatically when you can't explain how decisions are made across multiple steps. Instead, mechanism design creates clear states with defined optimization parameters at each stage—making the entire system more reliable and accountable.We explore the famous Prisoner's Dilemma to illustrate how individual incentives can work against collective benefits without proper system design. Then we introduce the Vickrey-Clark-Groves mechanism, which ensures AI agents truthfully reveal preferences and actively participate in multi-step processes—critical properties for enterprise applications.Beyond technical advantages, this approach offers something profound: a way to preserve humanity in increasingly automated systems. By explicitly designing for values, fairness, and social welfare, we're not just building better agents—we're ensuring AI serves human needs rather than replacing human thought.Subscribe now to follow our journey as we build an agentic travel system from first principles, applying these concepts to real business challenges. Have questions about mechanism design for AI? Send them our way for future episodes!What did you think? Let us know.Do you have a question or a discussion topic for the AI Fundamentalists? Connect with them to comment on your favorite topics: LinkedIn - Episode summaries, shares of cited articles, and more. YouTube - Was it something that we said? Good. Share your favorite quotes. Visit our page - see past episodes and submit your feedback! It continues to inspire future episodes.

In this episode, our guest Rory Smead shares insights on spite and what game theory can teach us about this puzzling behaviour. He explains why people sometimes punish others even at a cost to themselves, and whether this can be understood through more than just fairness. Using the ultimatum game as a central example, he discusses how spite can influence decision-making and what this reveals about both human and animal behaviour.   Rory Smead is Professor of Philosophy and the Ronald L. and Linda A. Rossetti Professor for the Humanities at Northeastern University. His research focuses on philosophy of science, philosophy of biology, logic, and game theory, with a particular interest in understanding social behaviour through formal models.

1. 500K Bitcoin Predictions & Market SentimentThe crew discussed the recent wave of bullish sentiment led by industry voices like Adam Back, Bitfinex analysts, and Vibes Capital. Adam Back predicts $500K–$1M this cycle, while Vibes Capital cites $100B in anticipated corporate treasury demand plus potential U.S. government Bitcoin buys. With consistent ETF inflows, particularly BlackRock's IBIT, and support levels holding near $100K, sentiment is peaking.2. Treasury Demand & Speculative Attack NarrativeMicroStrategy's playbook is now being followed by a growing list of public firms using debt and equity to acquire Bitcoin. The panel emphasized this as a "speculative attack" on fiat—unlocking Bitcoin exposure for capital pools that can't hold spot BTC directly. With more than 500,000 BTC already under corporate control, the race is on.3. Coinbase Hack: $400M FalloutA major hack at Coinbase leaked sensitive customer data (names, addresses, partial SSNs, balances, and IDs). While no private keys were exposed, the breach raised concerns about platform risk. The team praised Coinbase's $20M bounty offer but reiterated the importance of security hygiene and moving to self-custody solutions like Swan Vault.4. Digital Scarcity & FT FiascoFinancial Times drew ire for downplaying Bitcoin's innovation, comparing it to teeth. The panel explained how Bitcoin solved digital scarcity using proof-of-work and decentralized consensus. Lynn Alden's and Pierre Rochard's responses underscored the persistent misunderstanding from legacy media.5. Macroeconomics & Treasury PolicyThe group reviewed new U.S. spending legislation further widening deficits—echoing the "Nothing Stops This Train" meme. Tariff-driven inflation, CPI surprises, and Walmart's price hikes were also covered, with mixed views on future inflation trajectories.6. Global Adoption & Corporate MomentumRecent sovereign and institutional moves included Chinese and Indian firms acquiring BTC, 21.co's big buy, and Abu Dhabi's sovereign fund adding exposure. Meanwhile, Swan's own CIO Ben Workman emphasized the moral and fiduciary pressure mounting on corporate leaders to explore Bitcoin treasuries. Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin. Learn more at swan.com/private. Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Learn more at swan.com/vault.

He Built An $80 Million Disaster Response In 60 Days Without the Government Adam Smith's Story When Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, one man stepped up—without orders, without funding, and without waiting for permission. Former Green Beret Adam Smith shares how he led a volunteer force of thousands, delivered over 5.5 million pounds of aid, and created an $80 million impact in just 60 days—all while government agencies scrambled. This raw and unfiltered conversation with Jeff Dudan breaks down the failures of federal disaster response, the rise of the "Redneck Air Force," and what real leadership looks like under pressure.

Bryce Simon of Game Theory, Pistons Pulse, and Motor City Hoops joins Stephen! The two discuss: Detroit Pistons' Young Player- 2:55 Scouting Philosophy- 11:03 NBA Playoffs & Impact on Scouting- 17:35 Thoughts on the 2025 NBA Draft Class- 25:45 Derik Queen- 33:30 Danny Wolf- 43:05 Ben Saraf- 52:15 Egor Demin- 59:44 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie joins Bryce Simon to break down the Knicks somehow sweeping the Celtics on the road to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semis, the Thunder coming back with a vengeance against Denver and routing the Nuggets, and then we'll talk a bit about the Pacers being up 2-0 on the Cavs.  1:20 - KNICKS/CELTICS GAME 1 & 2 REACTION47:27 - PACERS/CAVALIERS GAME 1 & 2 REACTION1:07:55  - NUGGETS/THUNDER GAME 1 & 2 REACTION1:23:47 - WARRIORS/TIMBERWOLVES GAME 1 & STEPH CURRY INJURY REACTION1:32:00 - REC CENTER - BRYCE HAS SEEN THE PITT!!!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!POST YOUR JOB FOR FREE AT LINKEDIN DOT COM SLASH GAME. THAT'S LINKEDIN.COM/GAME TO POST YOUR JOB FOR FREE. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY.RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 50% OFF YOUR ONE MONTH TRIAL AT DRINKTRADE.COM/GAME.SHOP SKIMS MENS AT SKIMS.COM AND SKIMS STORES. LET THEM KNOW WE SENT YOU! AFTER YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER, SELECT “PODCAST” IN THE SURVEY AND SELECT OUR SHOW IN THE DROPDOWN MENU THAT FOLLOWS! 

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for another NBA Mock Draft with Lottery just one week away!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!POST YOUR JOB FOR FREE AT LINKEDIN DOT COM SLASH GAME. THAT'S LINKEDIN.COM/GAME TO POST YOUR JOB FOR FREE. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY.RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 50% OFF YOUR ONE MONTH TRIAL AT DRINKTRADE.COM/GAME.SHOP SKIMS MENS AT SKIMS.COM AND SKIMS STORES. LET THEM KNOW WE SENT YOU! AFTER YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER, SELECT “PODCAST” IN THE SURVEY AND SELECT OUR SHOW IN THE DROPDOWN MENU THAT FOLLOWS! 

Chris and Rod Morrow (The Black Guy Who Tips, Game Theory w/ Bomani Jones) give a SPOILER FILLED breakdown of Season 2, Episode 4 (”Day One”) of The HBO series The Last Of Us. Website:  theblackguywhotips.com ChrisLamberth.com Twitter:  @rodimusprime @TBGWT  @MundaneFestival  @ChrisLamberth Patreon: Mundane Festival Email: mundanefestivalpod@gmail.com

In this editon of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down Warriors-Rockets Game 7 & previewing the next round matchup vs the Timberwolves. They also disucss the Nuggets blowout win in Game 7 vs the Clippers & upcoming matchup vs OKC before reacting to Game 1 between the Cavs & Pacers and a brief preview of Knicks/Celtics. 01:55 WARRIORS/ROCKETS GAME 744:57 PACERS/CAVALIERS GAME 11:21:10 CLIPPERS/NUGGETS GAME 71:37:10 2ND ROUND PREDICTIONS1:48:53 TRIVIA!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!POST YOUR JOB FOR FREE AT LINKEDIN DOT COM SLASH GAME. THAT'S LINKEDIN.COM/GAME TO POST YOUR JOB FOR FREE. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY.RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 50% OFF YOUR ONE MONTH TRIAL AT DRINKTRADE.COM/GAME.SHOP SKIMS MENS AT SKIMS.COM AND SKIMS STORES. LET THEM KNOW WE SENT YOU! AFTER YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER, SELECT “PODCAST” IN THE SURVEY AND SELECT OUR SHOW IN THE DROPDOWN MENU THAT FOLLOWS! 

Shiloh Hendrix, a mother in Minnesota, became the center of controversy after a viral video captured her using racial slurs toward a child who stole something out of her bag and the man filming her. Hendrix, who was forced to relocate due to the controversy, started a GiveSendGo fundraiser to cover the costs. The fundraiser exploded with over $600,000 in donations, as many people treated the effort as a rallying cry against the injustice displayed in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf. We'll be breaking down the strategic dynamic that made this backlash inevitable. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-390155 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AuronMacIntyre:f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auronmacintyre/ Today's sponsors: Follow https://x.com/WillHild Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this editon of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon  to break down Warriors-Rockets Game 6 before going through Clippers/Nuggets, Knicks/Pistons, Gregg Popovich stepping away from coaching, some NBA draft trivia and much more!01:40 - ROCKETS/WARRIORS GAME 6 REACTION30:18 - NUGGETS/CLIPPERS GAME 6 REACTION42:50 - KNICKS/PISTONS GAME 6 REACTION1:09:30 - GRIZZLIES HIRE TUOMAS IISALO1:11:29 - GREG POPAVICH STEPS AWAY FROM COACHING; SPURS HIRE MITCH JOHNSON1:17:01 - NBA DRAFT TRIVIA!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!SHOP SKIMS MENS AT SKIMS.COM AND SKIMS STORES. LET THEM KNOW WE SENT YOU! AFTER YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER, SELECT “;PODCAST” IN THE SURVEY AND SELECT OUR SHOW IN THE DROPDOWN MENU THAT FOLLOWS! SKIMS IS THE OFFICIAL UNDERWEAR PARTNER OF THE NBA, WNBA AND USA BASKETBALL.

All comments and opinions are those of the individuals recorded; they do not reflect any official policy or position of the Department of Defense or U.S. government.Dr. Ben Zweibelson is an author, philosopher, and a retired Army Infantry Officer with multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ben lectures and publishes on military strategy, operational planning, design thinking, and war philosophy. His latest book, Reconceptualizing War, was released on April 30th. He has published two other books on the military design movement and innovation in defence applications. Ben earned the Army's Master Parachutist, Pathfinder, Air Assault, Expert and Combat Infantryman's Badges, the Ranger Tab, and was awarded four Bronze Stars in combat. He resides in Colorado Springs with his wife and children. His hobbies include getting injured doing jiu-jitsu, snowboarding, and CrossFit.A magnum opus, a tour de force—Dr. Ben Zweibelson's latest book, Reconceptualizing War, is all of these and more. I was fortunate enough to receive an advance copy, and it was a rich feast. If you've ever wondered what your favourite strategist, philosopher, or school of thought had to say about warfare, you're more than likely to find them in the pages of Reconceptualizing War. From Clausewitz to Kant, Tolstoy, Engels, Mao, the Futurists, Marcuse, or Deleuze and Guattari—and several dozen more—every time I wondered if a thinker was about to appear, there they were. I especially appreciated how Reconceptualizing War complemented the aims of my Hypervelocity podcast: going deeper to examine the philosophical underpinnings of conflict. The cover art goes hard too. Our conversation delves into the themes of reconceptualising war through various philosophical and theoretical lenses. Dr. Ben Zweibelson discusses the importance of social paradigms, the historical context of anti-fascism, and the evolution of ideological movements like Antifa. The dialogue also explores the theoretical connections between Kant, Clausewitz, and contemporary armed movements, as well as the implications of game theory and the future of warfare in the age of artificial intelligence.Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Reconceptualizing War02:44 – Theoretical Foundations: Burrell, Morgan, and Rapoport10:48 – Kant, Clausewitz, and Contemporary Movements17:01 – Antifa: Historical Context and Modern Implications26:03 – Understanding War: Paradigms and Frameworks37:48 – Radical Structuralism and Omnism in Warfare47:49 – The Marxist Vision of Utopia50:15 – The Enduring Nature of War52:04 – Game Theory and Warfare57:57 – Complexity Science and the Afghan Conflict01:06:28 – Radical Structuralism and Revolutionary Success01:14:56 – Détente and Radical Structuralism01:21:47 – Interpretivism and the Limitations of DiagramsAll comments and opinions are those of the individuals recorded; they do not reflect any official policy or position of the Department of Defense or U.S. government.

In this editon of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon  to break down a full night of NBA Playoff action, whcih included the Nuggets blow out win over the Clippers, the Pacers stunning comeback in the final minute of overtime to eliminate the Bucks and begin all Giannis trade speculation,  the Celtics advancing after eliminating the Magic and the Pistons avoiding elimination by outlasting the Knicks in MSG (joined by Andrew Claudio aka GMAC).01:50 - NUGGETS/CLIPPERS GAME 5 REACTION28:17 - PACERS/BUCKS GAME 5 REACTION46:58 - WHAT HAPPENS WITH GIANNIS?1:07:25 - CELTICS/MAGIC GAME 5 REACTION1:13:05 - WARRIORS/ROCKETS GAME 5 REACTION1:20:00 - KNICKS/PISTONS GAME 5 REACTONCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!SHOP SKIMS MENS AT SKIMS.COM AND SKIMS STORES. LET THEM KNOW WE SENT YOU! AFTER YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER, SELECT “;PODCAST” IN THE SURVEY AND SELECT OUR SHOW IN THE DROPDOWN MENU THAT FOLLOWS! SKIMS IS THE OFFICIAL UNDERWEAR PARTNER OF THE NBA, WNBA AND USA BASKETBALL.

In this editon of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to talk about the NBA Playoff games from over the weekend! We'll start with Lakers-Wolves, then go to Knicks-Pistons (joined by Andrew Claudio aka GMAC ) before going through Saturday's games - Nuggets/Clippers, Rockets/Warriors, Thunder-Grizzlies - before wrapping up with Cavs/Heat & Pacers/Bucks where Dame Lillard went down with what is feared to be a significant achilles injuiry. 02:00 - NFL Draft Recap: Why did Shedeur Sanders fall to the 5th round?14:12 - TIMBERWOLVES/LAKERS GAME 4 REACTION35:12 - KNICKS/PISTONS GAME 4 REACTION1:17:36 - ROCKETS/WARRIORS GAME 3 REACTION1:31:17 - NUGGETS/CLIPPERS GAME 4 REACTION1:44:26 - CELTICS/MAGIC GAME 4 REACTION1:50:26 - THUNDER/GRIZZLIES GAME 4/SERIES REACTION1:57:25 - CAVALIERS/HEAT GAME 3 REACTION1:59:00 - PACERS/BUCKS GAME 4 REACTION2:02:24 - DAME LILLARD INJURED: WHAT'S NEXT FOR MILWAUKEE?CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!SHOP SKIMS MENS AT SKIMS.COM AND SKIMS STORES. LET THEM KNOW WE SENT YOU! AFTER YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER, SELECT “;PODCAST” IN THE SURVEY AND SELECT OUR SHOW IN THE DROPDOWN MENU THAT FOLLOWS! SKIMS IS THE OFFICIAL UNDERWEAR PARTNER OF THE NBA, WNBA AND USA BASKETBALL.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down Wedensday night in the NBA playoffs, where Jimmy Butler got injured, Paolo Banchero tried to push Orlando to a valiant win over Boston, and a 3-point barrage led the Cavaliers to a 2-0 series lead. 02:45 - ROCKETS/WARRIORS GAME 2 REACTION36:00 - CELTICS/MAGIC GAME 2 REACTION54:10 - CAVALIERS/HEAT GAME 2 REACTION1:04:55 - PELICANS HIRE JOE DUMARS & TROY WEAVERCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:POST YOUR JOB FOR FREE AT LINKEDIN DOT COM SLASH GAME. THAT'S LINKEDIN.COM/GAME TO POST YOUR JOB FOR FREE. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY.VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL!  FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH'S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY”TRY MITOPURE & AWAKEN THE STRENGTH, POWER AND RESILIENCE ALREADY IN YOU WITH THE FIRST AND ONLY SUPPLEMENT CLINICALLY PROVEN TO REJUVENATE HEALTH AT THE CELLULAR LEVEL! GO TO TIMELINE.COM/GAMETHEORY & RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR ORDER!

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio aka GMAC to break down the NBA playoffs. We start with Lakers-Wolves and then move to the Pacers defeating the Bucks to take a 2-0 lead in that series. We'll also chat briefly about Oklahoma City versus Memphis.  01:00 - LAKERS/TIMBERWOLVES GAME 2 REACTION31:23 - PACERS/BUCKS GAME 2 REACTION50:19 - THUNDER/GRIZZLIES GAME 2 REACTION1:01:15 - NBA NEWSCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:POST YOUR JOB FOR FREE AT LINKEDIN DOT COM SLASH GAME. THAT'S LINKEDIN.COM/GAME TO POST YOUR JOB FOR FREE. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY.VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP

Chris and Rod Morrow (The Black Guy Who Tips, Game Theory w/ Bomani Jones) give a SPOILER FILLED breakdown of Season 2, Episode 2 (”Through The Valley”) of The HBO series The Last Of Us. Website:  theblackguywhotips.com ChrisLamberth.com Twitter:  @rodimusprime @TBGWT  @MundaneFestival  @ChrisLamberth Patreon: Mundane Festival Email: mundanefestivalpod@gmail.com

Episode 2360. Big game theory.. Featuring a cover of Tears of Gold by Violet King. Blunt Talk Podcast is guaranteed TO LIFT. X Fitness is committed to lifting in body, mind, and soul. There is enough depressing news. We won't add to it. Good Inspirational News Only. Free, permanently archived downloads compliments of X Fitness. Blessings & all good things. #peace

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Trump is showing that China is the big polluter, but nobody points this out. Chevron announces drilling in the Gulf Of America. The economy is going through withdrawal, we are now transitioning into a new system. Trump puts out a statement about gold. Gold destroys the Fed. The [DS] is fighting back with their criminal syndicate. The patriots are now cleaning out the system and exposing the criminals. The stage is being cleaned and cleared for the next performance. In the end the [DS] will destroy themselves. This is all being setup for the midterms to gain control over everything the [DS] had control over.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy  Gavin Newsom Fail: Movies and TV Productions Rapidly Fleeing California to Film Outside USA Film and TV productions are still fleeing California en masse thanks to the high taxes and unfavorable working conditions for the productions, and nothing Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom can do seems to be stopping the exodus. Productions have been steadily leaving California for more than a decade as costs have made filing in Los Angeles or elsewhere in California prohibitive, and the recent devastating fires in L.A. have only made matters worse. Locations elsewhere in the U.S. have been the happy recipient of entertainment productions as Las Vegas, Chicago, and the states of Georgia and New Mexico, among many others, have benefited greatly from the influx of filmmakers. But productions outside the U.S. have also been reaping the rewards. As a result, filmmakers have streamed to Australia, Ireland, Hungary, and a growing list of other countries. Meanwhile, the industry's footprint in Los Angeles continues to dwindle. Source: breitbart.com https://twitter.com/ISAACforEnergy/status/1914335079247081959 6. Protective Technical Standards (Japan's bowling ball test) 7. Counterfeiting, Piracy, and IP Theft (Over $1 trillion a year) 8. Transshipping to EVADE Tariffs!!! https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1914424905904611770  all-time high. Gold prices have now rallied 29% this year, the best year-to-date gain since 1974. In fact, in less than 5 months, gold has already exceeded its 27% return seen in 2024. Gold is making history.   Powell has always been “To Late,” except when it came to the Election period when he lowered in order to help Sleepy Joe Biden, later Kamala, get elected. How did that work out? https://twitter.com/JamesOKeefeIII/status/1914422096769520050  only set interest rates, but also social policies... https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1914649244318703818  https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/1914121880371347732 1609 Q !CbboFOtcZs ID: 19fdc8 No.1929392 Jun 27 2018 15:58:30 (EST) ARE YOU AWAKE? MSM = propaganda tool of the D party. POTUS economy - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS job creating (record) - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS GPD - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS fair trade (protect America) - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS manufacturing - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS record low unemployment - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS tax reform (more take home money) - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS save the world from NK - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS stock market gains - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS undo harmful regulations - not good enough - IMPEACH. POTUS boost US energy dominance - not good enough - IMPEACH.Q 2619 Q !!mG7VJxZNCI ID: 089200 No.4281049 Dec 12 2018 19:01:15 (EST) Anonymous ID: 376ff2 No.4280876

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to game 2 of Nuggets/Clippers & Pistons/Knicks before going through every Game 1 from the NBA playoffs opening weekend & discussing the start each first round series is off to. 03:40 - NUGGETS/CLIPPERS GAME 2 REACTION25:27 - KNICKS/PISTONS GAME 2 REACTION57:01 - ROCKETS/WARRIORS GAME 1 REACTION1:15:00 - LAKERS/TIMBERWOLVES GAME 1 REACTION1:25:08 - PACERS/BUCKS GAME 1 REACTION1:31:48 - THUNDER/GRIZZLIES GAME 1 REACTION1:39:13 - CELTICS/MAGIC GAME 1 REACTION1:40:47 - CAVALIERS/HEAT GAME 1 REACTION1:44:00 - NBA AWARDS FINALISTSCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:- POST YOUR JOB FOR FREE AT LINKEDIN DOT COM SLASH GAME. THAT'S LINKEDIN.COM/GAME TO POST YOUR JOB FOR FREE. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY.- VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!- START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL!  FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH'S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY”- TRY MITOPURE & AWAKEN THE STRENGTH, POWER AND RESILIENCE ALREADY IN YOU WITH THE FIRST AND ONLY SUPPLEMENT CLINICALLY PROVEN TO REJUVENATE HEALTH AT THE CELLULAR LEVEL! GO TO TIMELINE.COM/GAMETHEORY & RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR ORDER!

Purple Pants Podcast | Split The Vote: Mighty Mouse   Welcome back to another thought-provoking (and slightly chaotic) episode of Split the Vote! Tim and Rob are back at it, diving deep into Survivor Season 48, Episode 8: “A Rift Between All of Us.” This week, we're not just breaking down the moves—we're dissecting the mindset behind them. Plus, yes… we finally settle the great strawberry ice cream debate. In This Episode: Precision Over Flash: We're watching a season defined by calculated control—players aren't making flashy swings, they're making smart ones. Tim and Rob break down how both sides are quietly positioning themselves for the cleanest path to the end, prolonging the inevitable betrayals. Pairs and Power: This week's immunity challenge had the castaways pairing up—so of course, we ask: who would we partner with, and why? We unpack what the choices revealed about alliances and intentions. Chrissy vs. David: That heated tribal council moment had us clutching our buffs. Is the "strong players alliance" starting to crack under the pressure? Mary said it best—this episode was full of booms. And now the solid front is splintering. Game Theory & Group Dynamics: From Maslow's hierarchy of needs to whether challenge threats are really just misunderstood underdogs, we're pulling from all the angles to make sense of how Survivor is evolving—and where this season might be headed next. And yes… THE ICE CREAM DÉBACLE: Is strawberry ice cream a top-tier flavor or an overrated scoop of sadness? We settle it once and for all. (Kind of.) Plus: Is this season really about integrity, loyalty, and honor? Moves, countermoves, and the subtle shift in alliance identity Mail A Vote — drop your questions or hot takes in the comments below to be featured in next week's episode! This is Split the Vote, your go-to podcast for all things Survivor — gameplay, groupthink, and the drama in between. Let's get messy! You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down. https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g   LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed  WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed: Purple Pants Podcast Archives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/p/junglemanWhat if the game isn't solved? What if the best player alive right now… is a 25-year-old Brit who just soul-read me on the river with ace-queen high?In this episode I sit down with Owen “Pr0digy” Messere—aka possibly the #1 heads-up no limit player in the world—and dig deep into the real layers of high-stakes poker. We talk population exploits, psychological warfare, the art of range betting vs chaos, and what actually separates the elite from the elite-elite.Also… we go off-script. Spiritual scripts. Life as a game. EV as a compass for living. The war between safe strategy and liberating aggression—on and off the felt.There's a lot in here. The poker world may never be the same. But maybe that's the point. Let the real games begin.Chapters:00:00 - Intro: Meet Owen 'Pr0digy' Messere & His Dominant Win02:00 - Owen's Edge: Exploiting Players & Why Tricks Have Long Shelf Lives03:22 - Legendary Hand: Owen's Ace-High Soul Read on Jungleman08:14 - Deep Diving on Opponents: Studying Stefan, Solti & Berri Sweet15:06 - Battling the Aggro Kings: Davy Jones & Flushy19:21 - Playing Linus: A More "Sensible" (Boring?) Game21:30 - The Meta Game: Playing Spicy, Getting Action & Private Games24:01 - Poker Mindset: Long-Term Thinking, Calculated Risks & Life Parallels28:40 - Is the Poker Dream Alive? Finding Edges Beyond Solvers33:20 - Exploiting Off-Script Mistakes & Flawed Range Construction41:57 - Strategy Talk: Range Betting vs Polarized & NLHE vs PLO49:10 - Poker Skills in Life & Owen's Coaching for Profit (CFP)55:10 - Sharing Strategy vs Protecting High-Stakes Edges01:00:50 - Dan's Goal: Using Poker for Something Greater01:02:00 - Who is the Best NLHE Player? Owen Names His Rivals01:05:06 - The Spirituality Deep Dive: Logic, Game Theory & Ancient Wisdom01:21:40 - Final Thoughts & The Jungleman vs Pr0digy Challenge!01:22:26 - OutroPINNED COMMENTOwen might be the best in the world right now. What do you think?

In part 1 of 2 of this NBA Awards edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon make their OFFICIAL picks for Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of ther Year, Coach of the Year, All-Defense Teams & All-Rookie Teams!06:27 - Defensive Player of the Year26:16 - 1st Team All-Defense31:00 - 2nd Team All-Defense43:16 - Rookie of the Year51:38 - 1st Team All-Rookie56:51 - 2nd Team All-Rookie1:05:40 - Most Improved Player1:14:32 - Sixth Man of the Year1:22:52 - Coach of the YearCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!TIMELINE IS OFFERING 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER OF MITOPURE! GO TO TIMELINE.COM/GAMETHEORY 

As China's military capabilities expand, US-China frictions intensify, and regional tensions increase, concern is on the rise that a potential crisis, either accidental or deliberate, could take place that could spiral out of control. If a crisis arises with China, leaders may want to de-escalate and prevent a wider conflict. To do so, they will need to understand how China thinks about crisis management and escalation.The guest for this episode has dug into the writings of PLA strategists and authoritative PRC sources as well as Western scholarship to assess how China views military escalation and how the US and other countries can accurately predict and interpret PRC signal in crisis scenarios.Lyle Morris is a Senior Fellow on Foreign Policy and National Security at the Center for China Analysis at the Asia Society Policy Institute. His recently published paper is titled “China's Views on Escalation and Crisis Management and Implications for the United States.” Timestamps[00:00] Start[01:37] Methodology and Authoritative Chinese Sources[04:17] PLA Theories and Concepts of Managing Escalation[06:00] Controlling All Facets of Military Escalation[10:28] Doctrine of Seizing the Initiative[15:21] First Use of Force and a Reluctance to Use Force[19:37] American and Chinese Considerations of Misperception[25:46] Utility of US-China Tabletop Exercises[28:33] Predicting a Taiwan Contingency

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Obama's solar electric power plan failed, another scam imploded and the money is gone. China is now halting the minerals. Sometimes you must show the people. [CB] says the quiet part out loud.  Trump is weaving in and out of the [CB] system, making sure the transition does not impact the people. The [DS] is having a tough time keeping up the narrative of the deported illegals. The administration said they are not playing the games with the rogue judges anymore. Trump just sent a message to the people of this country. How do you beat an entrenched enemy, the only way is using game theory. This is not another election, the enemy is being produced and will be defeated.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/WallStreetApes/status/1911060272464478599 https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1911523170420400257   https://twitter.com/realJeremyCarl/status/1911563832432169376 https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1911758681907077131   https://twitter.com/RodDMartin/status/1911097618622464493 Apple Races To Boost iPhone Production In India, Vietnam As Trump Pauses Tariffs President Trump's 90-day pause on his "reciprocal" tariffs for countries that did not retaliate—excluding China—has allowed Tim Cook's Apple to ramp up production of smartphones, tablets, and laptops in India and Vietnam. Sources familiar with Apple's supply chains told Nikkei Asia that top suppliers in India were instructed to ramp up iPhone production. Yet the people noted that factory utilization rates were already at maximum levels, making it challenging to bring on significant amounts of new production. Here's more from the report: Source: zerohedge.com Sunday Talks: Secretary of Commerce Outlines Purpose of Tariff “Exemptions” – Sector Specific Tariffs Coming Soon   there are two “sector specific” tariffs in Semiconductors and Pharmaceuticals that will be announced in the next few months.  The recently announced “exemptions” are products that will be included in the sector specific tariffs that are also identified as “non-negotiable” tariffs. Semiconductor items, automobiles, steel and aluminum as well as pharmaceutical products will fall under categories or ‘sectors' of products that will be non-negotiable in all trade agreements for the tariff levy applied.  Any nation who enters negotiations for new Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) will not be permitted to negotiate trade on semiconductor products, automobiles, steel, aluminum and medications.  WATCH: Source: theconservativetreehouse.com Stephen Miller Reiterates Tariff Strategy Around Section 232 National Security Products   Steel, Aluminum, Automobiles, Pharmaceuticals and components for semiconductor manufacturing all fall under the Section 232 “National Security” tariff umbrella. Meaning, the products within each of those sectors of manufacturing are handled ¹differently from all other tariffs as executed.  WATCH: [¹NOTE: This approach could present a problem in future lawsuits, because the administration is now beginning to define what is classified as a ‘national security' product. Lawfare operatives will likely say in court that all other tariff sectors (not 232) are controlled by congress, not the President; at least that will be their predictable argument. The administration will counter by arguing all other sector tariffs are directed in response to the Fentanyl crisis, which is again described as a “national security” threat.]  Source: theconservativetreehouse.com 

Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down the end of the NBA regular season, Clippers-Warriors, the Nuggets getting the four seed, the Wolves getting into the playoffs, the Warriors falling to the play-in, and more. Then, they go through the playoff matchup breakdowns for the four series that we know so far! Knicks-Pistons, Pacers-Bucks, Clippers-Nuggets and Wolves-Lakers. 03:04 - Final Day of the NBA Season Recap27:28 - Previewing NBA Play-In Week44:01 - Lakers vs Timberwolves (Series Preview)1:00:14 - Nuggets vs Clippers (Series Preview)1:12:48 - Mike Malone/Calvin Booth Fired (REACTION)1:18:20 - Pacers vs Bucks (Series Preview)1:29:15 - Knicks vs Pistons (Series Preview)1:55:55 - Hoops Summit RecapCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!TIMELINE IS OFFERING 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER OF MITOPURE! GO TO TIMELINE.COM/GAMETHEORY 

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How can AI help us understand and master deeply complex systems—from the game Go, which has 10 to the power 170 possible positions a player could pursue, or proteins, which, on average, can fold in 10 to the power 300 possible ways? This week, Reid and Aria are joined by Demis Hassabis. Demis is a British artificial intelligence researcher, co-founder, and CEO of the AI company, DeepMind. Under his leadership, DeepMind developed Alpha Go, the first AI to defeat a human world champion in Go and later created AlphaFold, which solved the 50-year-old protein folding problem. He's considered one of the most influential figures in AI. Demis, Reid, and Aria discuss game theory, medicine, multimodality, and the nature of innovation and creativity. For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/  Listen to more from Possible here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It might not exactly look like a game, but the economy has winners and losers and there are ways to beat the system. Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss what she calls the game of economics and why it's set up for those who are already financially well off to continue winning – and how using game theory can help level the playing field. Her book is “Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

How can AI help us understand and master deeply complex systems—from the game Go, which has 10 to the power 170 possible positions a player could pursue, or proteins, which, on average, can fold in 10 to the power 300 possible ways? This week, Reid and Aria are joined by Demis Hassabis. Demis is a British artificial intelligence researcher, co-founder, and CEO of the AI company, DeepMind. Under his leadership, DeepMind developed Alpha Go, the first AI to defeat a human world champion in Go and later created AlphaFold, which solved the 50-year-old protein folding problem. He's considered one of the most influential figures in AI. Demis, Reid, and Aria discuss game theory, medicine, multimodality, and the nature of innovation and creativity. For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/  Select mentions:  Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams AlphaGo documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXuK6gekU1Y Nash equilibrium & US mathematician John Forbes Nash Homo Ludens by Johan Huizinga Veo 2, an advanced, AI-powered video creation platform from Google DeepMind The Culture series by Iain Banks Hartmut Neven, German-American computer scientist Topics: 3:11 - Hellos and intros 5:20 - Brute force vs. self-learning systems 8:24 - How a learning approach helped develop new AI systems 11:29 - AlphaGo's Move 37 16:16 - What will the next Move 37 be? 19:42 - What makes an AI that can play the video game StarCraft impressive 22:32 - The importance of the act of play 26:24 - Data and synthetic data 28:33 - Midroll ad 28:39 - Is it important to have AI embedded in the world? 33:44 - The trade-off between thinking time and output quality 36:03 - Computer languages designed for AI 40:22 - The future of multimodality  43:27 - AI and geographic diversity  48:24 - AlphaFold and the future of medicine 51:18 - Rapid-fire Questions Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Each episode seeks to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.

In today's world of specialization, Alan Lightman is that rare individual who has accomplished remarkable things in two very different realms. As a physicist with a Ph.D. from Cal Tech, he's taught at Harvard and MIT and advised the United Nations. As a novelist, he's written award-winning bestsellers like Einstein's Dreams and The Diagnosis. In this episode, Jacke talks to Alan about his passions for both science and literature, and the way the two come together in his new book, The Miraculous from the Material: Understanding the Wonders of Nature, a gorgeous book that explores the science behind the universe's most stunning natural phenomena, including everything from atoms and parameciums to rainbows and the rings of Saturn. PLUS Jacke talks to Alan about his choice for the last book he will ever read. Additional listening: 465 Greek Lit and Game Theory (with Josiah Ober) 583 Margaret Cavendish (with Francesca Peacock) 89 Primo Levi The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at gabrielruizbernal.com. Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the Final Four games (02:00) from over the weekend before counting down the 10 best player contracts currently in the NBA (56:00).CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL. FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH'S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY”SHOP SKIMS MENS AT SKIMS.COM & LET THEM KNOW WE SENT YOU! AFTER YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER, SELECT "PODCAST" IN THE SURVERY & SELECT "KNICKS FILM SCHOOL" IN THE DROPDOWN MENU THAT FOLLOWS! SKIMS IS THE OFFICIAL UNDERWEAR PARTNER OF THE NBA, WNBA AND USA BASKETBALL TIMELINE IS OFFERING 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER OF MITOPURE! GO TO TIMELINE.COM/GAMETHEORY  

Tom Robinson is the new face of  ⁨GameTheory⁩, but getting here was no walk in the park! The process to receive a Visa into America is actually SO DIFFICULT. Not only time consuming, but so incredibly expensive! So many people have varying experiences when applying for their Visa to the USA, but with all of the immigration policy changes in America, we felt it was important for the public to be as informed as possible. Thanks so much Tom for sharing your story with us! Treat yourself and get free shipping with 365-day returns at https://www.quince.com/rebecca Follow Rebecca: @rrogersworld To watch the podcast on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/RebeccaRogersYouTube Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link:  https://bit.ly/WouldYouBelievePodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend:  https://bit.ly/WouldYouBelievePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the problem isn't that you're not happy enough — but that you're chasing the wrong kind of happiness altogether?Show SummaryOn this episode  I'm joined by Dr Mark Fabian, Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Warwick and author of Beyond Happy: How to Rethink Happiness and Find Fulfillment. Mark argues that our modern obsession with happiness often leads us astray, locking us into an endless cycle of striving without ever feeling satisfied. Drawing on insights from economics, psychology, philosophy, and ancient wisdom, he explains why we need to move beyond the shallow pursuit of happiness and focus instead on building lives of meaning, purpose, and community. We explore:How public policy gets wellbeing wrong.The limits of the self-help industry and why quick fixes don't work.What ancient wisdom — from Stoicism to folklore — teaches us about a fulfilling life.Why understanding yourself is the first step to escaping the hedonic treadmill.How to embrace the emotional side of life in a world that overvalues rationality.Whether you're looking for a better way to think about happiness, or practical ideas to rethink your life, this episode has something for you. About MarkMark is an Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Warwick. His research focuses on wellbeing, public policy design, psychology, and philosophy.His new book, Beyond Happy: How to Rethink Happiness and Find Fulfillment., offers a fresh perspective on what it means to live a good life in the 21st century.LinksBeyond Happy: How to Rethink Happiness and Find Fulfilment by Mark Fabian → HarperCollins Mark's official website → markfabian.com (Google Sites)His University of Warwick profile → warwick.ac.ukBennett Institute at Cambridge → bennettinstitute.cam.ac.ukePODstemology podcast → BuzzsproutStudio Ghibli films (e.g. Princess Mononoke) → studioghibli.com.auMartin Shaw's Smoke Hole Sessions → Apple PodcastsAtomic Habits by James Clear → jamesclear.comAI-Generated Timestamp Summary[00:00:00] Introduction to Mark Fabian and the concept of Beyond Happy[00:03:00] Why public policy fails to support true wellbeing[00:07:00] The hedonic treadmill and limits of chasing happiness[00:10:00] How ancient wisdom and ritual can reframe modern life[00:15:00] Critique of the self-help industry and overuse of “science-backed” hacks[00:20:00] Emotional signals and the importance of listening to yourself[00:25:00] Identity formation and the value of working out what drives you[00:32:00] Emotional intelligence and the power of asking for care[00:39:00] Self-actualisation as a social process, not a solo journey[00:46:00] Writing the book and the personal transformation it brought[00:53:00] The role of culture, community, and myth in shaping values[00:57:00] Final reflections on empathy, cooperation, and the future of fulfilment

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are here to talk about NBA Defensive Player of the Year, an NBA Standings Check-in with two weeks left, and the seven best moves of the 2024 NBA Offseason! 05:24 - Who is the frontrunner for NBA Defensive Player of the Year?33:56 - NBA Standings Check-in! What are the most intrguing playoff races with 2 weeks left?57:15 - Best Moves of the 2024 Offseason!1:48:03 - Ja Morant gun celebration (REACTION)CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL. FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH'S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY” 

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In the edtion of the Game Theory podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon reaction to the stunning news that the Grizzlies parted way with head coach Taylor Jenkins, as well as this weekend's Men's NCAA Tournament action from an NBA perspective. Then, they both list their 5 worst transactions of the 2024 offseason now with the benefit of 6 months of hindsight. 03:33 - Men's NCAA Tournament - Weekend #2 Recap from an NBA Draft Perspective22:39 - REACTION: Taylor Jenkins FIRED by the Memphis Grizzlies47:46 - Ranking the Worst 2024 Offseason Moves (Honorable Mentions)52:25 - #5 Nuggets signing Dario Saric1:01:26 - #4 Bulls re-sign Patrick Williams1:08:04 - #3 DeMar Derozan sign & trade to Kings1:15:57 - #2 (wait no this is clearly No. 1) 76ers sign Paul George & extend Joel Embiid1:26:13 - #2 Dejounte Murray trade to the Pelicans for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance & 2 1sts1:34:49 - Would the Pelicans trade Trey Murphy III for the #3 pick & Devin Vassell?1:41:50 - Would any team trade the #1 overall pick for Giannis?CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss their most interesting NBA rookies to watch through March! They also answer the question: who would each lottery team select if they landed the #3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft? 8:00 Stephon Castle18:03 Zaccharie Risacher38:55 Matas Buzelis53:20 Ron Holland1:01:20 Alex Sarr (and the other Wizards rookies)1:11:00 Justin Edwards1:22:28 What would each lottery team do if they got the No. 3 overall pick?CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!TIMELINE IS OFFERING 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER OF MITOPURE! GO TO TIMELINE.COM/GAMETHEORY 

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the opening weekend of the Men's NCAA Tournament from an NBA Draft perspective before going through go through each NBA contender's biggest X-factor heading into the playoffs next month.02:49 - Men's NCAA Tourney (NBA Draft Impact)43:39 - NBA Contender X-Factors! (Set Up - NBA Standings)52:47 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:00:54 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:08:52 - Boston Celtics1:18:03 - New York Knicks1:25:31 - Milwaukee Bucks1:28:43 - Houston Rockets1:37:09 - Denver Nuggets1:43:45 - Los Angeles Lakers1:49:26 - Golden State Warriors1:54:11 - Draymond vs JJJ for DPOY1:59:14 - Grizzlies, Timberwolves & Clippers2:01:55 - Derik Queen buzzer-beater reactionCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through another NBA Mock Draft ahead of the 2025 Men's NCAA Tournament.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL. FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH'S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY”TIMELINE IS OFFERING 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER OF MITOPURE! GO TO TIMELINE.COM/GAMETHEORY 

I give my thoughts on what questions you should be asking heading into your March Madness pools and how to approach strategy for various formats.

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon will go LIVE after the 2025 Men's NCAA Bracket is announced & discuss the results of selection Sunday from an NBA perspective! 05:32 - NCAA Conderence Tournament Recap26:04 - SOUTH BRACKET59:56 - WEST BRACKET1:28:54 - EAST BRACKET1:56:42 - MIDWEST BRACKET2:25:42 - Final thoughts & questionsCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL. FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH'S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY”TIMELINE IS OFFERING 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER OF MITOPURE! GO TO TIMELINE.COM/GAMETHEORY 

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Lakers senior reporter Jordan Buha of The Athletic for a wide-ranging discussion about the already unforgettable season in Los Angeles & whether Luka Doncic, Lebron James & JJ Redick can officially declare themselves contenders for an NBA championship.03:30 - Luka Doncic's first month with the Lakers09:07 - Lebron's fit next to Luka18:22 - Austin Reaves thriving as a 3rd option25:25 - Lakers top 10 (and improving) defense33:23 - Can the Lakers contend for a title if they enter the West playoffs healthy?42:22 - Lakers vs Warriors48:16 - Lakers vs Nuggets56:00 - Lakers vs Rockets58:05 - Lakers vs Grizzlies1:01:40 - Lakers vs ThunderCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL. FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH'S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY”