Playing Game Theory with Monkeys

The title of this post is half true, but it sounds awesome doesn’t it? This TED talk by Colin Camerer is a good illustration off the predictive power of game theory.

When two people are trying to make a deal — whether they’re competing or cooperating — what’s really going on inside their brains? Behavioral economist Colin Camerer shows research that reveals just how little we’re able to predict what others are thinking. And he presents an unexpected study that shows chimpanzees might just be better at it than we are. (Filmed at TEDxCalTech.)



May 2nd, 2013 by Adam

Onion Takes on TED Talks

I’m a huge fan of TED talks, it may be obvious since I frequently post them. I’m also a huge fan of comedy and when I found out that the Onion is satirizing TED talks I smiled.

Here’s the first Onion Talks.



October 18th, 2012 by Adam

Good Design Makes You Happy

Don Norman: The three ways that good design makes you happy



October 16th, 2012 by Adam

Another Good TED Talk on Game Design

This TED talk is by two designers who explore what makes a fun game and provide some insights on how to make something fun. The talk is enthusiastic and, if you’re like me, you’ll want to pick up the game design you’ve been working on right after watching this.

What is “fun”? Modern board game designers Kevin Spak and Sam Liberty unpack this mysterious word in new ways, and usher in a boom of innovation that pushes the limits of cardboard chips and wooden bits.



July 23rd, 2012 by Adam

SuperBetter for a Better You

SuperBetter is Jane McGonigal’s new project inspired by a health issue she had to deal with. She has made a game that makes you a better, longer living, person.



July 11th, 2012 by Adam
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