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This lecture on Markov Decision Processes is presented by Vivek S. Borkar at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences as part of the "Decisions, Games, and Evolution" program. Explore the mathematical framework of Markov Decision Processes, which are fundamental to understanding sequential decision-making under uncertainty. The lecture is part of a broader two-week program (March 10-21, 2025) that brings together biologists, cognitive scientists, economists, and physicists to examine cooperation across biological scales, from cellular behavior to societal dynamics. The program investigates how individual choices affect group survival, the evolution of cooperation, and decision-making processes through various perspectives including evolutionary game theory, cognitive science, and social network dynamics. Learn about the organizing principles behind cooperation, opinion dynamics, fairness evolution, and how network structures influence social conflict outcomes.
