Game Theory

(1) Game Theory Solves The Date-Night Dilemma: Battle Of The Sexes Puzzle

Can't decide between the opera and a football game?

http://www.science20.com/brain_candyfeed_your_mind/game_theory_solves_datenight_dilemma_battle_sexes_puzzle

Solution:

http://www.science20.com/brain_candyfeed_your_mind/game_theory_solves_datenight_dilemma_battle_sexes_puzzle_solution

(2) Really, Should You Go To The Bar? Game Theory's El Farol Problem

http://www.science20.com/brain_candyfeed_your_mind/really_should_you_go_bar_game_theorys_el_farol_problem

If it's less than 60% full, it's more fun to be at the bar; if it's more than 60% full, it's more fun to stay home. This puzzle has one more catch: everyone has to decide whether or not to
go at exactly the same time, without communication.

So what should you do—stay home or go to the bar?

(3) The Key To Cleaning Up At Poker? Quantum Physics

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130774148

(4) 'Big Bang Theory': No Shame In Shamy

The game of "Counterfactuals"

http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2010/10/14/130566833/-the-big-bang-theory-no-shame-in-the-shamy

(5) How Game Theory Could Decide the Election

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88030744

(6) Monopoly Game: Rules Made To Be Broken?

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129021829

(7) Game Theory - The Art Of Acting Rational

http://www.science20.com/hammock_physicist/game_theory_art_acting_rational

(8) Romance Really Is A Game - And Game Theory Will Give You Some Answers

http://www.science20.com/news_releases/romance_really_game_and_game_theory_will_give_you_some_answers

(9) Selfish Gene Theory: It's Time To Ditch The Mantra

http://www.science20.com/gadfly/selfish_gene_theory_its_time_ditch_mantra

(10) Game Theory And The Evolution Of Fairness

http://www.science20.com/brain_candyfeed_your_mind/game_theory_and_evolution_fairness

(11) You're So Predictable!

http://www.science20.com/hammock_physicist/youre_so_predictable

(12) Microorganisms offer lessons for gamblers and the rest of us

http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-10-microorganisms-lessons-gamblers-rest.html

When it comes to gambling, many people rely on game theory, a branch of applied mathematics that attempts to measure the choices of others to inform their own decisions. It's used in economics, politics, medicine -- and, of course, Las Vegas. But recent findings from a Tel Aviv University researcher suggest that we may put ourselves on the winning side if we look to bacteria instead.