Game Theory

Business Gaming

How Roblox Became A $30 Billion Company

More than half of the children in the United States play video games on Roblox. In fact, the massively popular gaming platform has grown so much during the coronavirus pandemic, the company’s valuation has skyrocketed from $4 billion in early 2020 to $30 billion in early 2021. What makes Roblox so popular?

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AI Ethics

Algorithmic Fairness, Privacy, and Ethics in Machine Learning with Michael Kearns

Lex Fridman interviews Michael Kearns in the latest episode of his podcast. Michael Kearns is a professor at University of Pennsylvania and a co-author of the new book Ethical Algorithm that is the focus of much of our conversation, including algorithmic fairness, privacy, and ethics in general. But, that is just one of many fields […]

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Mathematics

Game Theory and Oligopoly

Here’s a great explanation of game theory in economics.

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Mathematics Philosophy Fridays

Game Theory and the Philosophy of Billions

In this video, Jared from Wisecrack explores the philosophy of Billions, a show about the rivalry of a District Attorney and a billionaire hedge fund manager. The plot revolves around (and mentions frequently) Game Theory is study of mathematical models of strategic interaction between rational decision-makers. It figures prominently in reinforcement learning. A popular TV […]

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