Flirting: The Perils of Play
07/12/20 • 21 min
In this episode, we take the activity of flirting apart using the tools of game theory. What are the incentives? Should you keep your intentions secret? Liz shares some dating horror stories and Ben reveals the real meaning of a popular R.E.M. song. Hosted and produced by Liz Landau and Ben Klemens. Editing by Liz Landau.
In this episode, we take the activity of flirting apart using the tools of game theory. What are the incentives? Should you keep your intentions secret? Liz shares some dating horror stories and Ben reveals the real meaning of a popular R.E.M. song. Hosted and produced by Liz Landau and Ben Klemens. Editing by Liz Landau.
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