An Introduction to Conway’s The Game of Life
Conway’s Game of Life, also known simply as the Game of Life, is a cellular automaton devised by the British mathematician John Horton Conway in 1970. It’s not a game in the traditional sense but rather a mathematical simulation that involves cellular automata. The Game of Life is a zero-player […]
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The Gambler’s Dilemma
The Gambler’s Dilemma is a classic example of a problem in game theory. It involves two players, each with the option to choose between two strategies: “bet” or “stay.” The players simultaneously select one of the two strategies, and the payouts are as follows: The dilemma for the players is […]
The Game Theory In Agile Development
In agile development, game theory can be used to analyze the strategic decision-making of the stakeholders involved in a project, such as the development team, the product owner, and the management. One example of a game-theoretic model for agile development is the “agile game,” where the product owner, the development […]
The Game Theory of Queuing in a Supermarket
Game theory is the study of strategic decision-making in situations where the outcome depends on the actions of multiple individuals or groups. In queuing in a supermarket, game theory can be used to analyze how customers decide when and where to join a queue and how store managers can design […]
DoorDash isn’t just delivering meals—it’s making them, too.
DoorDash wants to make your food. The food delivery company is opening a temporary kitchen to make meals for six San Jose, California restaurants. The six restaurant partners are Aria Korean Street Food, Canter’s Deli, Milk Bar, Curry Up Now, The Melt Express, and YiFang Taiwan Fruit Tea; the food […]