This Summer I’ll be debuting a new talk at NFJS (and offering it a bit later at other conferences) that weaves together the combination of Game Theory and Software Development.
Some of you have been asking for a preview of the resources I used as references for this talk. Below is a non-exhaustive list to get you started:
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Prisoner’s Dilemma
The most referenced volume in the realm of Game Theory -
The Teaching Company: Games People Play
12 hours of high-quality video lectures by Dr. Scott Stevens, James Madison University. -
Rock. Paper. Scissors.: Game Theory in Everyday Life
A basic introduction with diagrams and only a few math demands on the reader. -
Game Theory: A Non-technical Introduction
A solid primer almost absent of math. Uses tables, graphs and diagrams as the visual channel. -
The Art of Strategy
Recommended by Ted Neward. A different perspective and writing style from the other volumes listed. -
Your Career Game
A focus on career advancement and recognizing Game Theory patterns in office behaviors. -
SuperCooperators
A societal view of Game Theory. -
Beautiful Math
A focus on Nash’s contributions to Game Theory. -
A Beautiful Mind
Focuses on the psychosis of John Nash. -
Gambit
Open source Game Theory software. -
Matthew’s Delicious Game Theory Bookmarks
Set of curated bookmarks on the topic of Game Theory.
