Game Theory for Parents and Other Humans with Kevin Zollman
About this episode
Kevin Zollman discusses the application of game theory in parenting to create fair and strategic family dynamics.
PsyDactic welcomes The Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting co-author, Kevin Zollman who discusses game theory as the science of strategic thinking. We explore how mathematical models like the Prisoner’s Dilemma and mechanism design can be used to manage family dynamics by creating win-win solutions rather than competitive, zero-sum outcomes. The conversation highlights practical techniques such as "I cut, you pick" for fairness, the importance of making credible threats that parents are actual...
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