Articles tagged with Game Theory
UGA researchers are using evolutionary game theory to study the conflict between humans and viruses, aiming to design better responses to viral diseases. The project applies game theory to understand human behavior in response to disease virulence and how viruses respond to treatment.
Researchers at NYU used rhesus monkeys to test game theory predictions, finding that monkey behavior matched human behavior. The study's findings suggest the posterior parietal cortex plays a key role in decision-making.
Researchers at Cornell University are developing tiny automated sensors that can map disaster areas, detect biohazards, and report back in real-time. The sensors use biosensors to detect toxins and bacteria, communicate using low-power radio signals, and self-configure using game theory.
A new study by Cornell University researchers finds that selfish routing on the Internet can slow down data transfer by up to one and one-third times what could be achieved by an ideal system. To combat this, they suggest routers consider not only the least congested route but also its impact on the network when sending information.
In mutualistic relationships, the slower-evolving species tends to gain a disproportionate share of benefits. This phenomenon, dubbed the Red King effect, is particularly pronounced when one side has little room to negotiate, forcing the other side to give up more if they want to continue the relationship.
Researchers found that blue jays exhibit stable cooperation when responding to reciprocity and accumulating benefits over time. This discovery sheds light on the mechanisms underlying animal cooperation.
The study found that cooperative behavior is intrinsically rewarding to the human brain, activating areas linked to reward processing. Mutual cooperation was common in games played with presumed human partners, even when a player was maximally rewarded for defecting.
Researchers found that cooperative hunting and meat sharing may have been a key factor in the development of sociality. Early humans learned cooperation was necessary for survival, refining concepts like cooperation, cheating, and distribution.
Researchers applied game theory to assess the feasibility of a proposed national missile defense (NMD) system. They found that protection may be a placebo if widely believed to be effective, prompting a cautious approach to deployment. The study suggests focusing on research and development and exploring alternative credible alternatives.
Mario Szegedy, a Rutgers associate professor, has been awarded the Gödel Prize for his groundbreaking research on computationally hard problems. His work showed that certain optimization problems, like Max-Clique, cannot have approximate solutions unless they have exact solutions.
A study by Cornell University researchers found that each mating strategy in side-blotched lizards has its advantages and vulnerabilities, allowing them to coexist and perpetuate. The aggressive orange-throated males, loyal blue-throated males, and sneaky yellow-throated males all have a reasonable chance of reproductive success.
eMediator provides versatile virtual agents with game theory and expert system capabilities, offering flexible bidding and optimal strategies. The platform allows users to create their own agents and view a list of available agents, providing flexibility and control in the bidding process.