Game Theory

119. Is Being Too Efficient At Your Job Bad? And How to Have Health Work Habits

Summary In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the efficiency paradox, where being good at your job can actually hinder your chances of getting promoted. They share exa

118. Shrinkflation; Skimpflation & The Downfall of Subway

At a glance: Takeaways Shrinkflation is the process of products decreasing in size or quality while maintaining the same price. Examples of shrinkflation include small

117. Black Swans - What Are They? What Do They Mean? Can You Prepare for Them?

In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss black swan events, which are rare and unpredictable events with significant consequences. They explore the criteria for a black

116. Short Selling & Squeezing - Billionaire Feuds; Meme Stocks & Movies

In this episode, the hosts discuss short selling and short squeezes in the stock market. They provide examples from movies like 'The Big Short' and 'Casino Royale' to e

115. Catching Up & The State of Podcasts - Why Your Favorite Podcast MAY Be In Trouble

We're back. Sorry - We y'all too.

114. Why You Can't Get a Restaurant Reservation - Bots May Have Something to Do With It

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including Chris' recent wedding, changes in Adobe's terms and conditions, and the practice of scalping restauran

113. The Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy & Confirmation Bias - Facts to Suit Theories Instead of Theories to Suit Facts

In this episode, the hosts discuss the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy, which is when outcomes are analyzed out of context, giving the illusion of causation rather than attrib

112. Sell in May & Go Away -- Chicken or the Egg?

In this episode, the hosts discuss the adage 'sell in May and go away' and its implications for the stock market. They explore the historical underperformance of the stoc

111. Recruiting Games: Companies Are Recruiting Earlier; Why Game Play Can Help Find Talent

In this episode, the guys talk about how early major firms are beginning their recruiting process and whether it's possible for game theory to apply to the hiring process

110. Pizza Meter - How Pizza Orders Predict War & Waffle House Index - They Unofficial FEMA Designation

Summary The conversation discusses the concept of the pizza meter, which suggests that an increase in pizza orders from government buildings can be indicative of importa

109. Spotify's Stream Farm Problem & Amazon's Fake Walk-Out Stores

Summary The conversation explores the fraudulent practices of buying followers and streams in the music industry and social media platforms. It discusses the incentive

108. AI-Generated Content: Sports Illustrated's Scandal; Gothika Cover; The Library of Babel

Summary In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics, including the New York State salary listing requirement, the impact of AI on creative expression, the impo

107. John Von Neumann - Father of Game Theory, Nuclear Scientist, Super Genius

In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss their hiatus and receive feedback on their Match Day episode. They then introduce John von Neumann, a mathematician, physicist, co

THROWBACK: Medical Match Day, The Stable Marriage Problem, and a Special Guest

In this episode, Nick and Chris are joined by Nick's better half -- Dr. Kim Linden -- to talk about the medical match. What's it like? Do you like it? What are the proble

106. Blue Dot Effect & Negative Journalism; 'Insh*tification'; Why Everything Seems So Bad

In this episode, Nick and Chris various topics including the Atlanta Hawks' coin flip games, the Match Group lawsuit, Wendy's surge pricing, and the blue dot effect. Th

105. Secretary Problem & Optimal Stop Theory: How to Choose One from Many

Episode 105. In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the challenges of moving, a dating app lawsuit, the impact of Seattle's delivery laws, AI-genera

104. TikTok v Universal Music Group & How Licensing Deals Impact All Parties

Contact the show: gametheorymedia1@gmail.com _________________________________ Summary: The conversation explores the topics of licensing agreements, negotiations, ow

103. Raven Paradox: What Constitutes Evidence & Why Logical Arguments Matter

In this episode of the Game Theory podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including the Stanley Cup craze and lead contamination, international women's soccer tourname

102. Fraudster IV - Paolo Macchiarini: The Bad Surgeon, Fake Lover

Summary This episode of the Game Theory podcast discusses the case of Paolo Macchiarini, a surgeon who committed medical and relationship fraud. Macchiarini gained fam

101. Stanley Cups: Conspicuous Consumption; Marketing to Women & Fads

Summary The conversation begins with a reflection on the previous episode and a discussion on snow and winter. The main topic of the conversation is the Stanley Cup tr