Robert Mariano

Reality TV personality known as Boston Rob. He has appeared on Survivor six times, as well as The Amazing Race, The Traitors, and Deal or No Deal Island.

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Aug 28, 2025 • 52min

The Game Theory of Reality TV (with Survivor’s Boston Rob)

Maria Konnikova chats with Robert Mariano, known as Boston Rob, a reality TV legend with six stints on Survivor. They dive into the art of building trust in competition and the psychology behind strategic decision-making. Rob shares insights on reading opponents’ motivations and the delicate balance between cooperation and self-interest. The conversation also highlights parallels between reality TV tactics and poker, emphasizing resilience and calculated risk-taking in high-stakes environments.

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