More or Less: Behind the Stats Pizza and Nuclear War
Mar 20, 2022
The podcast dives into the stark realities of nuclear escalation amid the Ukraine conflict. Expert Barry Nalebuff discusses how strategic negotiation can deter catastrophic outcomes. Using a pizza as a metaphor, he illustrates the complexities of fairness and power dynamics in resource division. Listeners learn how perceptions of power shape negotiations and how focusing on creating additional value can achieve better results. The conversation emphasizes the importance of rational decision-making in avoiding global crises.
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De-escalation
- In nuclear brinkmanship, avoid escalating threats.
- Instead, de-escalate by not responding in kind, as Biden did with Putin.
War as Negotiation
- War is a negative-sum negotiation where everyone loses.
- Focus on creating a win-win scenario to end conflicts, allowing leaders like Putin to justify their actions.
Building a Golden Bridge
- Make it easy for your opponent to back down to resolve a conflict.
- However, be aware of potential attacks during their retreat.
