Moral Calculations

An introduction to the basics of game theory, including such concepts as zero-sum games, Prisoner's Dilemma and the origins of altruism. It shows how game theor... » 

An introduction to the basics of game theory, including such concepts as zero-sum games, Prisoner's Dilemma and the origins of altruism. It shows how game theory applies to fields ranging from physics to politics, and explores the role of rational thinking in the context of other kinds of thinking. «