game theory

How much does it cost to solve a problem? More precisely, how much does it cost to solve a problem when you don’t know ahead of time if your prospective solution works? I have an idea here and would like to know if those who are better at math than me can tell me if I am on the right track...

I've been thinking about writing a little discussion about game theory and secret societies. I couldn't be bothered to draw the table, because I'm inherently lazy. To my immense displeasure, I have discovered the | table | feature and run out of excuses. Game theory Game theory is a concept...

I was just watching Deal or No Deal, that slightly irritating game show that I understand has spread around the world like wildfire. The game is pretty simple, really: In the UK, there are 22 boxes. The amounts available at the start of the game are as follows: 1p |£1,000 10p | £3,000 50p |...