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Given the constraints of a circumstance, the best way for an actor to win.
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Optimal strategy
Given the constraints of a circumstance, the best way for an actor to win.
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definition
Jiang defines game theory as a model in which human action is a game and each actor seeks the optimal strategy under the constraints of circumstance.
diagnosis
According to Jiang's game-theory frame, Mongol brutality was their optimal strategy under their constraints, even though it killed tens of millions.
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"...other. Now, according to game theory, each person has a distinctive optimal strategy. Okay? It's called optimal strategy. Optimal strategy is given the constraints..."
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"...time. And we'll fight. Okay? And he wants to use this strategy because he is most likely to win. But if you're this guy,..."
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"...the Mongols did made complete sense. Okay? In fact, it's their optimal strategy. Okay? Given the circumstances, given the constraints, what they did was..."
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"...All right. So there's a fundamental weakness in the entire Mongol optimal strategy approach. It's a great strategy if you are trying to conquer..."
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"...that even though the United States and Israel are allies, their optimal strategy is different. Their objectives are different. In fact, they're in conflict,..."
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"might have an issue where Iran is not using the optimal strategy because their soldiers are not afraid of death. And we're already seeing..."
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"...Imitation. All right? And for a poor person, this is the optimal strategy of how to parent."
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"...is given their role and given their interests what is their optimal strategy in trying to achieve their goals?"
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"...is, how would Iran force Americans to invade? What is the optimal strategy in this regard? Because remember, the Iranians are the ones who..."
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"...war that will destroy the militaries of both nations. That's the optimal strategy for Israel. And that requires the Israelis to persuade the Americans..."
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"So that's the optimal strategy of the American Empire, to overthrow the regime with as little casualties as possible. Hopefully, through bombing, decapitation strikes,..."
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"...this tells us is not only does each person have an optimal strategy given the constraints of the game. But this optimal strategy will..."
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Genghis Khan is not explained by saying the Mongols were uniquely evil.
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