Prisoner's dilemma

Discover the origins of game theory, a mathematical study of conflict and deception, inspired by poker games and developed by the brilliant John von Neumann. This book explores how game theory was applied to Cold War military strategy, leading to the discovery of the 'prisoner's dilemma' and its controversial role in public policy. Follow von Neumann's tragic life story alongside a history of the Cold War and the far-reaching influence of his groundbreaking work.