Microorganisms offer lessons for gamblers and the rest of us
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 11:31
in Psychology & Sociology
When it comes to gambling, many people rely on game theory, a branch of applied mathematics that attempts to measure the choices of others to inform their own decisions. It's used in economics, politics, medicine -- and, of course, Las Vegas. But recent findings from a Tel Aviv University researcher suggest that we may put ourselves on the winning side if we look to bacteria instead.