Game Theory at 190mph

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Posted by michael on Sunday February 23, 2003 @05:24PM from the bump-and-run dept.

cameronm writes "A recent article in Slate discusses the value of NASCAR racing as a tool to study Game Theory. You can view the original study at FirstMonday."

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Re:Reminds me of a physics article by onthefenceman · 2003-02-23 18:01 · Score: 4, Funny

Shhhhhhh! You're giving away my secret to +5 insightful comments!

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Re:NASCAR? by stinky+wizzleteats · 2003-02-23 18:57 · Score: 4, Funny

What's next? Studying Wal-Mart shoppers' habits for the cultural development of the Western world???

Hey, this is big stuff. Game theory applies to the fans, too. The tension of a decision such as "Do I throw a beer at the guy in the next row?" have important game theory connotations. If you throw your beer at him, you don't have a beer anymore. Complex stuff.
First Monday a bunk journal? by GMOL · 2003-02-23 19:12 · Score: 3, Funny

Can someone else confirm or deny this?
I've read about 3 papers from that 'peer reviewed' journal and they just seem like little soapboxes for the authors; I could read through the linked paper, it was reading like an editorial....

I thought it was just the author of the papers I was reading but I am begining to think its' encouraged by the journal..

A quick scan of the paper doesn't really show any data..I see words like 'agents' and 'complexity' but not much data...unless someone can give a convincing arguments otherwise I stand by my assertion that it's just a load of bunk.
most common complaint by brarrr · 2003-02-23 19:17 · Score: 4, Funny

The most common complaint from NASCAR drivers:

Just once, can't we turn right?

I suppose they can relate to derek zoolander.

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Re:This study only concerns drafting tracks. by delstar+dotstar · 2003-02-23 22:59 · Score: 5, Funny

Truckers see more efficiency with a trailer than a cab, and do better with tandem trailers. They like to draft each other, saves fuel.

Not just truckers, but regular cars as well. When I'm on the freeway, I get right behind another car so we both can save a little gas. To let them know I'm there, I beep my horn and flash my high beams.

For some reason, though, everyone I do this to gives me the finger. Some people, I swear.