Out-think! : How To Use Game Theory To Outsmart... Apr 2026

Imagine the final stage of your negotiation or project. What is the last possible move? Once you know how the "endgame" looks, you can determine what the second-to-last move must be to get there, and so on, all the way back to the present.

Most people approach conflict as if there can only be one winner. You outsmart them by finding "integrative" solutions—moves that help you and the other person. Why? Because people will fight you to the death in a zero-sum game, but they will help you move forward if they see a benefit for themselves. Out-think! : how to use game theory to outsmart...

Stop looking for the "best" move in a vacuum. Instead, ask: "Given what my opponent is likely to do, what is my best response?" If everyone is doing the same thing, you’ve found the equilibrium. To outsmart them, you must find a way to change the "rules" of the game so that the equilibrium shifts in your favor. Imagine the final stage of your negotiation or project

This blog post explores how to use game theory to gain a competitive edge in various scenarios. Out-Think: Using Game Theory to Outsmart Anyone Most people approach conflict as if there can