Reality is a Knife: The Implications of Traitors Szn 4

About this episode

The episode discusses the game theory behind deception in reality shows and revisits Love Island season 7.

The Traitors season 4 is almost over, and the discourse has spilled over to the girls’ feeds. In this episode, they break down the wild game theory behind deception-based reality shows like Big Brothe r and S urvivor . Plus, a quick Love Island season 7 revisit, including Kiara’s unsurprising love confession to Rob Rausch. What more could you want? -------- Follow us on Instagram @whywedontsleeppod Follow us on TikTok @wwdspod Show Notes

People in this episode

Host: Kiara

Topics covered

• The Traitors
• game theory
• deception-based reality shows
• Big Brother
• Survivor
• Love Island

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Big Brother, Survivor, Love Island

Books & works: Reality is a Knife, Big Brothe r, Love Island

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