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What Basic Game Theory Teaches Us About Startups

Y Combinator Startup Podcast

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Contrasting Creation and Zero-Sum Entertainment

This chapter contrasts the creation of lasting value, like building a house, with the ephemeral nature of gambling and similar zero-sum activities. It examines how gambling exploits human psychology by appealing to the desire for high rewards with little effort, exploring the broader implications of such behaviors on society.

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