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Book Synopsis: Praised by Entertainment Weekly as “the man who put the fizz into physics,” Dr. Len Fisher turns his attention to the science of cooperation in his lively and thought-provoking book. Fisher shows how the modern science of game theory has helped biologists to understand the evolution of cooperation in nature, and investigates how we might apply those lessons to our own society. In a series of experiments that take him from the polite confines of an English dinner party to crowded supermarkets, congested Indian roads, and the wilds of outback Australia, not to mention baseball strategies and the intricacies of quantum mechanics, Fisher sheds light on the problem of global cooperation. The outcomes are sometimes hilarious, sometimes alarming, but always revealing. A witty romp through a serious science, Rock, Paper, Scissors will both teach and delight anyone interested in what it takes to get people to work together.
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Looking for a captivating book that explores the science of cooperation in everyday life? Look no further than "Rock, Paper, Scissors: Game Theory in Everyday Life" by Dr. Len Fisher. This brilliant work incorporates the principles of game theory to provide fascinating insights into how cooperation evolves in nature and how we can apply those findings to our society.
Dr. Fisher's engaging storytelling takes readers on a journey, from the elegance of an English dinner party to chaotic supermarkets and bustling streets of India. Along the way, he weaves in surprising anecdotes from the world of baseball strategies and even quantum mechanics. Prepare to be entertained!
But it's not all fun and games. "Rock, Paper, Scissors" offers an eye-opening look at the challenges of global cooperation. Through entertaining experiments and thought-provoking scenarios, Fisher examines what it takes to bring people together and work towards a common goal. The outcomes he uncovers are sometimes hilarious, sometimes alarming, but always enlightening.
Whether you're a science enthusiast, a lover of witty narratives, or someone simply intrigued by the dynamics of human cooperation, this book is a must-read. Don't miss out on the chance to learn and be delighted by "Rock, Paper, Scissors: Game Theory in Everyday Life".
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