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Game Theory, Explained: How People Make Certain Choices

Game theory is the study of how people or groups make strategic decisions when their choices affect one another. Here’s an overview with examples.

Are you sabotaging your own success? Here’s how to use the Japanese practice of hansei to identify and overcome these sabotaging behaviors.

Do you want to be a better decision-maker? Take a look at these three basic concepts in probability and you’re well on your way. Read more.

The Japanese philosophy of kaizen means continuous improvement through small, manageable steps. Here’s how to practice it.

Social connections are evolutionary necessities as well as important factors in our happiness. Here’s why they’re so important.

The history of neural networks reveals how they evolved from promising curiosities to the powerful AI systems we know today. Take a look.

Despite living in an era of connectivity, millions of people are experiencing profound social isolation. Learn about the loneliness epidemic.

Want to know how to stop being lonely? Our complete guide covers individual, community, and institutional methods.

Social isolation and loneliness have serious consequences. From physical and mental health problems to society as a whole.

Before he was dominating AI, Jensen Huang was an immigrant working as a busboy at Denny’s. Learn more about Huang’s background.