Game theory is a branch of applied mathematics that studies strategic
situations where players choose different actions in an attempt to
maximize their returns. First developed as a tool for understanding
economic behavior, game theory is now used in many diverse academic
fields, ranging from biology to philosophy. The most famous of game
theory games is the Prisoner's dilemma, which pits self interest
against mutual benefit. In addition to its academic interest, game
theory has received attention in popular culture. A game theorist,
John Nash was the subject of the 2001 film, A Beautiful Mind. Several
game shows have adopted game theoretic situations, including Friend or
Foe and Deal or No Deal.
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Today's selected anniversaries:
1898:
Émile Zola published "J'Accuse" to expose the Dreyfus affair, and
accused the French government of anti-Semitism.
(
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%3Fmile_Zola)
1957:
The Wham-O toy company produced their first flying disc, later renamed
the Frisbee.
(
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frisbee)
1967:
General Gnassingbé Eyadéma seized power in Togo after a coup
d'état, ruling as head of state until his death in February 2005.
(
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnassingb%C3%A9_Eyad%C3%A9ma)
1986:
A month-long violent struggle began in Aden, South Yemen between
supporters of Ali Nasir Muhammad and Abdul Fattah Ismail, resulting in
thousands of casualties.
(
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_Democratic_Republic_of_Yemen)
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Wikiquote of the day:
"I have but one passion: to enlighten those who have been kept in the
dark, in the name of humanity which has suffered so much and is
entitled to happiness. My fiery protest is simply the cry of my very
soul." -- Émile Zola
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http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/%C3%83%E2%80%B0mile_Zola)