465 Greek Lit and Game Theory (with Professor Josiah Ober)
The History of Literature
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The Discovery of Practicism
In his new book, The Discovery of Practicism, David Frum explores the role of practical reason in society. He argues that it can be used to help solve problems such as how people cooperate with each other. But there are also real worries about its use by those who want to exploit others for their own gain. In this interview he looks at what game theory and rational choice mathematics have added to our understanding of these questions.
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