Jane Austen was not a game theorist.
On anachronism in literary analysis
Game theory study uncovers secret to taming bullies and extortionists
Game theory is a branch of mathematics that studies strategic interactions. The most famous example is the prisoners' dilemma, in which two separated prisoners must independently decide to cooperate and… READ THE REST
How "God Makes God" is a 1993 CD-ROM about probability, game theory, genetic algorithms, and evolutionary strategies
Today is the last day to get a subscription to my newsletter, The Magnet, for $25 a year forever. The following is from the latest issue. In 1993, I went… READ THE REST
Can you solve the 6 Cards game?
This simple game uses six playing card (1 through 6). Each player blindly draws one card and peeks at it. Then one player can ask the other if they would… READ THE REST
Bye, bye wires! Upgrade your audio game with these JBL noise-canceling headphones
TL;DR: Ditch your wired earbuds for these JBL Tune 770NC noise-canceling headphones, now available for $89.99 (reg. $129) with free shipping! No judgment, but are you seriously still listening to your tunes… READ THE REST
It's your last chance to give your bed a five-star hotel upgrade with these sheets!
TL;DR: Sleep cooler and more luxuriously with these bamboo-blend sheets that are plush and moisture-wicking, now $28.97 (reg. $119) until September 15! You've probably noticed that your sleep in a hotel is usually better… READ THE REST
Eyes on the road, hands on the wheel—a wireless car display for just $79.97
TL;DR: This 7" Wireless Car Display with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and phone mirroring is just $79.97 (reg. $139) through September 29. Your car might be cool, but it could use a little… READ THE REST
