[tP5n]

but this is _exactly_ what game theory is about, the parent probably hinted at a failed unterstanding of the theory as shown by your comment ;)

what i mean is, people may think they understand the concept of game theory but are often unable to link that to its practical consequences, as in this case.

[kybernetikos]

I really enjoyed "Jane Austen, Game Theorist" which argues that Jane Austen systematically examined Game Theory years before it emerged.

The author also argues that Jane Austen has analysed in more depth game theoretic 'cluelessness' than has been done since, and interestingly, many of her 'clueless' characters show signs of being unusually interested in numbers, maths, card games, etc.