
Game Theory
Speakeasy conversation about strategy, competition, economics, history, and policy from two non-experts.
The episodes include some actual economic Game Theory such as the Prisoner's Dilemma, the Traveler's Dilemma, and the Public Good game. Episodes also include conversations on dilemmas in TV/Movies, sports, and board/card games, as well as the history of military, intelligence (spies), politics, and economics.
The objective is simply to think critically about how people make strategic choices regarding the world around them and most importantly, about the people around them.
Latest episodes

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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton.
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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

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;
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History of Netflix: https://www.thestreet.com/technology/history-of-netflix-15091518

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.
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Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton.
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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.

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.
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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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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/

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.
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Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton.

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.
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Chris on Twitter: @ChrisAndrews315 https://twitter.com/ChrisAndrews315's choice to abandon Trenton and march on Princeton.
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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

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!
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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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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