Decision Theory Courses and Certifications

Economic Decisions for the Foraging Individual - Lecture 32

Explore foraging behaviors, from marginal value to group hunting, and how organisms make economic decisions when seeking food or mates. Learn about risk management and predator-prey dynamics in ecology.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Subgame Perfect Equilibrium: Matchmaking and Strategic Investments - Lecture 19

Explore subgame perfect equilibrium through examples in trust games, matchmaking scenarios, and strategic investment decisions, enhancing understanding of game theory concepts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Science Festival

Wizards of Odds - The Power of Probability

Experts explore probability's subtle nature and its crucial role in science, technology, medicine, and daily life, offering insights into common misconceptions and its powerful applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

MindYourDecisions

The Famous Batteries and Flashlight Logic Puzzle - Optimal Testing Strategy

Solve a famous logic puzzle: determine the minimum tests needed to find 2 good batteries out of 4 good and 4 bad ones to power a flashlight. Explores strategies and provides proof.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

MindYourDecisions

Tennis Match Probability Problem - Best of 3 Sets Analysis

Dive into a fascinating probability puzzle about tennis match outcomes and learn how to solve this common hedge fund interview challenge using mathematical reasoning.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wrath of Math

Finding the Optimal Strategy in a Three-Player Integer Game - Game Theory Analysis

Explore game theory through a fascinating three-player integer game, discovering Nash equilibrium concepts and optimal strategies for winning with the smallest unique positive number.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Simons Institute

Stochastic Programming Approach to Optimization Under Uncertainty

Explore optimization under uncertainty using stochastic programming, focusing on theoretical foundations and practical applications in decision-making processes.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pascal Poupart

Markov Decision Processes

Explore Markov Decision Processes, their components, and applications in inventory management. Learn about rewards, discounting, and Bellman's equation for optimal decision-making.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

The Primacy of Experiment - Kyle Cranmer

Explore the interplay between physics and mathematics, focusing on experimental validation and the potential for unifying theories in understanding the universe's fundamental laws.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dave Churchill

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Game Theory - Lecture 8 (Part 1)

Explore game theory fundamentals, strategic decision-making, and AI applications in competitive environments. Gain insights into rational agent behavior and equilibrium concepts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Strategic, Tactical and Operational Decision Making

Explore strategic, tactical, and operational decision-making processes to enhance organizational effectiveness and achieve long-term goals.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Eddie Woo

Expected Value - The $10 Bet (Part 1 of 2)

Explore the concept of expected value through a $10 bet scenario, gaining insights into probability and decision-making in uncertain situations.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Google TechTalks

Pathwise Conditioning and Non-Euclidean Gaussian Processes

Explore advanced Gaussian process techniques for efficient Bayesian optimization, including pathwise conditioning and models on graphs and manifolds, enhancing decision-making in complex settings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Two Paradoxes in Game Theory - The Prisoner's Dilemma and Samaritan's Curse

Delve into game theory paradoxes, exploring the Prisoner's Dilemma and Samaritan's Curse through mathematical analysis and their surprising implications for rational decision-making and social behavior.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ashley Hodgson

Rabin's Reciprocity Model of Utility for Game Theory

Explore Rabin's utility function model for understanding reciprocity and fairness in game theory, focusing on its economic applications and theoretical foundations.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video