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Game Changer - the game theory podcast

TWS Partners
Game Theory
Behavioral Economics
Artificial Intelligence
Overconfidence
Decision-Making
Social Norms
Economics
Political Alliances
Transparency In AI
Market Design
Large Language Models
Brexit
Negotiations
Deal Making
Negotiation Strategies
Political Polarization
Evolutionary Game Theory
Cooperation
Climate Change
Decentralized Economic Production

In Game Changer, the podcast by TWS Partners, we want to share our enthusiasm and passion for game theory and its applications. We invite guests from business and academia to discuss how they use the power of game theory in their profession to make a difference – and to learn some fun anecdotes, useful facts and valuable insights along the way. Join us on this journey, and find out that game theor... more

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In this episode, we explore the challenges of multi-party negotiations and why reaching agreement becomes exponentially harder as more stakeholders enter the room. Our guest Lawrence Susskind explains the principles of the Mutual Gains Approach and w... more

In this episode, we explore what it really means to make a "good" prediction. Starting with something as ordinary as a weather forecast, we discuss why forecasting poses deep economic and game theoretic questions. Together with our guest Rakesh Vohra... more

In this episode, we explore how digital platforms transformed markets by dramatically reducing search costs and information asymmetries. Together with Sarah Auster, we dive into the "digital paradox" of endless choice, the unintended consequences of ... more

In this episode, we discuss zero-sum games and zero-sum thinking with our guest, Nageeb Ali. We begin by looking at the broader picture of how zero-sum thinking has become increasingly prominent in today's public debate and how it relates to Akerlof'... more

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Recent Guests

Rakesh Vohra
Professor at University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The Calibration Game: Can Anyone Predict the Future? | with Rakesh Vohra
Sarah Auster
Professor, University of Bonn
University of Bonn
Episode: The Digital Search Paradox – Game Theory, Platforms and Endless Choice | with Sarah Auster
Nageeb Ali
Professor of Economics at Penn State University
The Pennsylvania State University
Episode: A loser for every winner? Causes and implications of zero-sum thinking | with Nageeb Ali
Thilo Klein
Professor of quantitative economics, co-founder of MatchingTools
MatchingTools
Episode: The Missing Middle – How Market Design Gets Built for the Public Sector | with Thilo Klein
Rosemarie Nagel
Icrea research professor
Universitat Pompeu Fabra; Barcelona Graduate School of Economics
Episode: Beauty contest – what guessing numbers tells us about Game Theory | with Rosemarie Nagel
Natalia Fabra
Professor of Economics at Cemfi, Madrid
Centro de Estudios Monetarios y Financieros (Cemfi)
Episode: Not the Game You Think: Why Cheap Renewables Don't Mean Cheap Electricity | with Natalia Fabra
Annie Liang
Associate Professor of Economics, and by courtesy of Computer Science at Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: Clones & Creative Ownership: Economics in the Age of AI | with Annie Liang
Jan Stoop
Associate professor focusing on behavioral economics, field experiments, and unethical and pro-social behavior
Tilburg University and Erasmus University Rotterdam
Episode: Bridging the Gap: From Lab Experiments to Real Behaviour – with Jan Stoop
Jobst Heitzig
Mathematician at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and an AI safety designer
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Episode: Optimising for Trouble – Game Theory and AI Safety | with Jobst Heitzig

Hosts

Florian
Host of Game Changer; engages with guests on game theory applications and real-world decision making.
Simon
Co-host and frequent co-presenter discussing game theory concepts with guests.
Miriam
Co-host and episode facilitator; often leads conversations with guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • This podcast optimizes the utility of my workouts!

    This is an intelligent, engaging, and well-produced show covering a broad-but-not-too-broad range of game theory and decision science topics. The content is relevant to the academic and the businessperson alike. As an IP damages expert, I find that it always prompts tons of delightfully nerdy new ideas in my brain. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    atxfitgal
    United States6 months ago
  • Sound quality :-(

    First Time I listened but unfortunately the recording is so bad that it was impossible to understand Matthias Schranner.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kurzname5742
    Germanya year ago
  • Powerful insights

    Each episode delivers powerful insights and inspiring stories that challenge your mindset and fuel success. The hosts’ engaging style, high-quality production, and actionable content make it more than just motivational—it’s truly transformative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lykill10
    Germanya year ago
  • A Must-Listen for Strategic Thinkers!

    TWS Game Changer brilliantly unpacks game theory, showing how it shapes business, strategy, and decision-making. The podcast makes complex ideas accessible, offering real-world insights on competition, cooperation, and predicting behavior. Engaging and insightful, it’s a game changer for anyone looking to think smarter in business and beyond!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Agentin91
    Germanya year ago
  • Great podcast

    Super insightful, the podcast with Kamenica really helped me for an epistemology final paper! Real nice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P-L le S
    France3 years ago

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- Listeners appreciate accessible explanations that connect theory to business and strategy.
- Some feedback notes audio quality issues in rare episodes; otherwise consistently positive on content and guests.
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The Calibration Game: Can Anyone Predict the Future? | with Rakesh Vohra
Q: So how is calibration defined in practice, and what does it mean for a forecast to be well calibrated if it often isn't 100% accurate?
Calibration means that, across all days (or instances) where a forecast assigns a certain probability, the observed frequency of the event should match that probability. A forecast can be well calibrated even with imperfect information if, over time, the predicted probabilities align with actual outcomes on those probability buckets.
A loser for every winner? Causes and implications of zero-sum thinking | with Nageeb Ali
Q: So I understand, then, that the difference you've introduced is that voters have private information that is specific to individuals, and this changes the entire game. How does this connect to zero-sum thinking?
The private information creates misalignment and uncertainty, which makes voters treat outcomes as if winners and losers are fixed; this informational frictions drives distrust and makes people act as if the payoff structure were zero-sum, even though the underlying game can be positive-sum.
The Missing Middle – How Market Design Gets Built for the Public Sector | with Thilo Klein
Q: What challenges did you face with implementing the mechanism in the public sector?
Public procurement cycles are long, many vendors market adjectives rather than exposing the algorithm, and the actual software often lacks the underlying mechanism, leading to cosmetic adoption rather than true market design.
The Missing Middle – How Market Design Gets Built for the Public Sector | with Thilo Klein
Q: How does KitaMatch differ from traditional matching mechanisms?
KitaMatch deploys a facility-proposing deferred-acceptance mechanism that preserves daycare autonomy, speeds up the process by having families submit upfront preferences, and makes allocations more stable and legally defensible.
The Missing Middle – How Market Design Gets Built for the Public Sector | with Thilo Klein
Q: What is the core problem with daycare allocation in Germany today?
The current system is uncoordinated and slow, leading to long waits and mismatches, because offers arrive unevenly and local decisions must be made quickly while considering constraints like sibling groups and distributional targets.

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1. Rakesh Vohra
2. Sarah Auster
3. Nageeb Ali
4. Thilo Klein
5. Rosemarie Nagel
6. Natalia Fabra
7. Annie Liang
8. Jan Stoop

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