Game theory books
The Art of Strategy
What is The Art of Strategy about?
Do you want to become successful and master the art of influence? You can achieve this with the help of game theory. Learn how to predict your opponent's next move with Avinash K. Dixit's "The Art of Strategy."
Rock, Paper, Scissors
What is Rock, Paper, Scissors about?
Game theory can be really complex and intimidating. Len Fisher takes game theory concepts and makes them relatable through everyday scenarios. Learn about seven of the most interesting game theory problems, The Prisoner’s Dilemma, and much more!
Prisoner's Dilemma
What is Prisoner's Dilemma about?
The prisoner's dilemma is probably the famous game theory problem. In his book, William Poundstone writes about John von Neumann, the founder of game theory, explaining its central concepts. If you're trying to understand the role and importance of game theory, this is a good way to start.
A Beautiful Mind
What is A Beautiful Mind about?
The brilliant mathematician John Nash made revolutionary advances in game theory. The book "A Beautiful Mind" is a book about his struggle with schizophrenia and his diligent efforts to overcome its obstacles. This tale of human tenacity demonstrates how Nash recovered from decades of illness to resume his studies in mathematics.
Games People Play
What is Games People Play about?
“Games People Play” by Eric Berne is an accessible primer to human behavior and the inner world that explores how we play social games. The author gives many examples of such games so we can recognize and avoid them. Let's find out what games people play and their impact on our lives!
Predictably Irrational
What is Predictably Irrational about?
What if we can explain and predict human irrationality? In “Predictably Irrational”, the author demonstrates some little-known levers of influence on people and gives examples of using these techniques. Despite the innate unpredictability of human behavior, the book argues that there are patterns that we can understand and use to our advantage.
Theory of Games and Economic Behavior
What is Theory of Games and Economic Behavior about?
"Theory of Games and Economic Behavior" is considered a landmark work in game theory discourse. Von Neumann and Morgenstern use game theory to analyze strategic interactions and economic systems. This book is not a casual introduction to game theory, so the readers should already have a base of knowledge on the topic.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
What is Thinking, Fast and Slow about?
In “Thinking, Fast and Slow”, Daniel Kahneman invites us on a journey through the complex landscape of our minds, revealing how two distinct systems govern our thought processes. Using psychological insights and engaging examples, Kahneman unveils the hidden impacts of cognitive biases and heuristics on our perceptions, decisions, and beliefs.
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