Game theory helps in understanding the rewards and risks associated with each decision by providing a mathematical framework for predicting the outcomes of a game or a competitive situation. It allows individuals to anticipate the reactions of their competitors and adjust their strategies accordingly. For instance, in the example from the television show Survivor, a candidate decided to 'win by losing'. By throwing their chance to win, they set a series of events in motion that eliminated some of the competition, allowing them to eventually win the game. This demonstrates how game theory can be used to strategize and potentially come out on top in any contest.
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One of the strongest points in the book is known as the "Anticipation of Situation." The working theory is that there is always a mathematical formula that will predict the outcome of a game. The authors use an example from the television show, Survivor. Someone on the show decided they would "win by losing," and it actually worked. When the candidate on the show threw their chance to win, it set a series of events in motion that eliminated some of the competition, and allowed that candidate to eventually win the game in the end. According to the authors, by studying the competition and their reaction to any situation that is presented, it is possible to, at the very least, even the score, and at the very best, to come out on top as the winner in any contest.