Ever wonder what unites prisoners, hockey goalies, and piles of stones? The answer is Game Theory! Game Theory is a branch of math that examines the best way to make decisions in the face of other players with their own preferences and interests. Game Theory is incredibly versatile and fun. In this class, we will cover everything from how to never lose at tic-tac-toe, avoid getting poisoned by chocolate, what binary numbers have to do with the stone-taking game of Nim, what you and your friend should do if you get in trouble together, why some surreal numbers are fuzzy, and the not-so-secret strategy tip that every single coach in professional hockey is getting wrong.
Prerequisites: No prerequisite knowledge is required!