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Game Theory

How evolution drives search technology

by Michael Martinez on March 3, 2009

Charles Darwin had it wrong, according to the latest model for Evolutionary Theory. A new computer model shows that in a three-competitive species system, the weakest of the three species survives. The most aggressive species are vulnerable to probabilistic failure. Why is that? Scientists will be arguing over the theoretical influences [...]

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Playing the link mating game

by Michael Martinez on February 5, 2009

Game Theory provides search engine optimization theory with many ideal models and explanations for the phenomena we observe in the Searchable Web Ecosystem. A new Game Theory model explaining an age-old behavior actually has its applications on the Web too.
A new mathematical model explains why courtship rituals tend to be protracted.
The research uses game [...]

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An Introduction To Viral Propaganda Theory

by Michael Martinez on January 20, 2009

On Friday CNN published an article about a study that may explain why people conform with majority opinions. They lead off the article with a very powerful revelation:
Decades of research show people tend to go along with the majority view, even if that view is objectively incorrect. Now, scientists are supporting those theories with [...]

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