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Mar 8, 2023 • 49min

Ukraine, Putin & the US: The Prisoner's Dilemma of War

In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the Security Dilemma -- the Prisoner's Dilemma of Geo Politics Read the tweet threat: https://twitter.com/ProfPaulPoast/status/1631996120497881091?s=20 _________________________________ Buy Justin's Book!! https://bit.ly/3KaMdnZ _____________________________________________ Connect with the show: Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gametheorypod/comments/w35b8d/welcome_to_rgametheorypod/ Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton. _____________________________________________
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Feb 28, 2023 • 57min

How the Government Lies to Us: History, Uses, & Future of the Glomar Response

In this episode, Nick and Chris look into the history, uses, ethics, and future of the Glomar Response.  _________________________________ Buy Justin's Book!! https://bit.ly/3KaMdnZ _____________________________________________ Connect with the show: Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gametheorypod/comments/w35b8d/welcome_to_rgametheorypod/ Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton. _____________________________________________
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Feb 21, 2023 • 56min

Four-Day Work Week: Why It Works and Why It Doesn't

In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the idea of a 4-day work week and those companies giving it a shot.  _________________________________ Buy Justin's Book!! https://bit.ly/3KaMdnZ _____________________________________________ Connect with the show: Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gametheorypod/comments/w35b8d/welcome_to_rgametheorypod/ Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton. _____________________________________________
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Feb 14, 2023 • 1h 3min

Half-Life of Knowledge: How Science Moves, Knowledge Decays, and What We Know Improves

In this episode, Nick and Chris investigate how facts and ideas have a  half-life.  _________________________________ Buy Justin's Book!! https://bit.ly/3KaMdnZ _____________________________________________ Connect with the show: Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gametheorypod/comments/w35b8d/welcome_to_rgametheorypod/ Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton. _____________________________________________ Half-life of Knowledge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half-life_of_knowledge#cite_note-3 Scientometrics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientometrics Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaxYnvd7YAM
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Feb 8, 2023 • 1h 5min

Netflix's Password Sharing Decision and How It Could Be Its Undoing; Customer Retention Vs Acquisition; State of Streaming

In this episode, Nick and Chris look at the history of Netflix as the streaming giant looks to crack down on password sharing. Highlights include: Chris' apology for being late; A history of Netflix; Weird 9/11 Mandela Effect; Why Writers are the Kings of Streaming; Review of Our New Favorite Show; ____________________________________________ Connect with the show: Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gametheorypod/comments/w35b8d/welcome_to_rgametheorypod/ Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton. _____________________________________________ History of Netflix: https://www.thestreet.com/technology/history-of-netflix-15091518
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Jan 31, 2023 • 52min

The End of Disruption (not really); Ig Nobel Prizes, Patient Rights, Consolidation-Disruption and the Slog of Science

In this episode, Nick and Chris investigate the so-called consolidation-disruption index, impact factor, patient rights and the overall slog of scientific research. They also look at Ig Nobel Prizes, the Bell Laboratories history and discuss AI in language.  ____________________________________________ Connect with the show: Watch the episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Dzux1a Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gametheorypod/comments/w35b8d/welcome_to_rgametheorypod/ Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton. _____________________________________________ Googliography:  Consolidation-Disruption Index https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2023/01/academia-research-scientific-papers-progress/672694/ Father of Ob/Gyn https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/04/17/603163394/-father-of-gynecology-who-experimented-on-slaves-no-longer-on-pedestal-in-nyc#:~:text=Press-,'Father%20Of%20Gynecology%2C'%20Who%20Experimented%20On%20Enslaved%20Women%2C,Park%20statue%20to%20a%20cemetery. 2018 Nobel Prize Winners James Allison and Tasuku Hanjo https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/2018/summary/ "Papers and patents are becoming less disruptive over time https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05543-x Ig Nobel Prize https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ig_Nobel_Prize#:~:text=The%20Ig%20Nobel%20Prize%20(%2F%CB%8C,trivial%20achievements%20in%20scientific%20research.
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Jan 24, 2023 • 51min

Dunning-Kruger Effect: We're the Best Podcasters in the World; Dr. Death; Movie Review - Banshees of Inisherin

In this episode, Nick and Chris break down the cognitive bias known as the Dunning-Kruger effect. They also talk about the 2022/23 movies The Menu and The Banshees of Inisherin.  ____________________________________________ Connect with the show:  Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gametheorypod/comments/w35b8d/welcome_to_rgametheorypod/ Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton. _____________________________________________ Googliography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect https://www.healthline.com/health/dunning-kruger-effect https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11813216/
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Jan 17, 2023 • 1h 1min

Dating Game II: Sister Wives, Love is Blind, The Bachelor/Bachelorette, 90-Day Fiancé

In this episode, Nick & Chris break down some of America's best dating shows. ____________________________________________ Connect with the show: Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gametheorypod/comments/w35b8d/welcome_to_rgametheorypod/ Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton.
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Jan 10, 2023 • 47min

Southwest Airlines' Utter Meltdown and Our Best and Worst Parts of Airports

In this episode, Nick & Chris breakdown and chat about the Southwest Airlines Meltdown and fight about public transit.  ____________________________________________ Connect with the show:  Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/gametheorypod/comments/w35b8d/welcome_to_rgametheorypod/ Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton. _____________________________________________ Googliography: How Southwest Airlines Melted Down (Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/articles/southwest-airlines-melting-down-flights-cancelled-11672257523?mod=Searchresults_pos5&page=1 Southwest’s December Meltdown Could Cost Up to $825 Million (Wall Street Journal)  https://www.wsj.com/articles/southwests-december-meltdown-to-cause-quarterly-loss-11673007141?mod=Searchresults_pos6&page=1 TikToks:  https://www.tiktok.com/@kylascan/video/7182369310998859051?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7183296085116536362 https://www.tiktok.com/@caseysonthecase/video/7181843488680742190?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7183296085116536362
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Jan 3, 2023 • 60min

George Washington's Biggest Battlefield Decision

In this episode, Nick and Chris break down George WashingtonBRAND NEW SUBREDDIT Shouts to Player 3 John for making it happen! https://www.reddit.com/r/gametheorypod/comments/w35b8d/welcome_to_rgametheorypod/ _________________________________ Website: https://www.gametheorypod.com Game Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypod Game Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPod Nick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnic Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton.  _________________________________ Googliography: The Use of Game Theory at the Operational Level by MAJ Nathan A. Lunde  US Army https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD1159431.pdf

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