Dr. Kevin Zollman on How to Apply Game Theory to Parenting, Poker, and Life

Dr. Kevin Zollman is the Herbert A. Simon Professor of Philosophy and Social and Decision Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, and the director of the Institute for Complex Social Dynamics. His research focuses on game theory, agent based modeling, and the philosophy of science. He is co-author with Paul Raeburn of The Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting: How the Science of Strategic Thinking Can Help You Deal with the Toughest Negotiators You Know - Your Kids. He has also written for The New York Times, Scientific American, The LA Times, among other publications.

You can find more of his work at www.kevinzollman.com.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:09 The Broad Scope of Epistemology and its Connections to Other Disciplines
10:45 Growing Up in an Academic Environment and Pursuing Philosophy
17:26 The Relevance of Philosophy in Various Fields and Teaching Philosophy
23:07 Analyzing Sports Betting through Decision Theory
26:48 The Historical Connection between Philosophy and Mathematics
29:22 Philosophy's Marketing Problem
31:42 The Eccentric Philosopher Stereotype
41:27 Analyzing Rock, Paper, Scissors from a Game Theorist's Perspective
44:44 Applying the 'I Cut You Pick' Concept to Parenting
50:55 Navigating the Norms and Deadlines of Popular Media
53:17 The Value of Writing for a Popular Audience
55:02 Current and Future Projects in Philosophy
57:06 Philosophical Goals and Personal Motivations
58:48 Advice for Philosophers Interested in Writing for a Popular Audience

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