Monthly Archives: January, 2010
SuperFreakonomics – A Book Review
At first we were not going to read and review Superfreakonomics. Since we had already written a review on Freakonomics and we knew this follow up book was in the same vein, we didn’t think there would be much to add. What changed our mind was the overwhelming response to their chapter on climate change. [...]
Videos about the Wisdom of Crowds
Some videos about the Wisdom of Crowds. From an economic and from a scientific point of view (by Neil DeGrasse Tyson), as well as a tongue in cheek Magical point of view. Although we should specify that Derren Brown’s initial trick has nothing to do with the Wisdom of Crowds. From the Dumb Agent Youtube [...]
The EU and its importance
For those who live in the EU, there is a nagging question that always seems not far in the back of everyone’s mind, and that is its relevance. People will get defensive or angry (or possibly happy) about it, but few people have no opinion. Having the United States grow into a superpower was ok, [...]
Game Theory in movies
As a Game Theory primer, what better way than to show how it works in video format, from your favorite movies and TV shows. From the Dumb Agent Youtube channel, the playlist is here.
