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Mental models, decoded from real events
See the hidden forces behind the events that shaped the world — and build a mind that spots them everywhere.
Nash Equilibrium reveals that rational individual choices can lock groups into collectively terrible outcomes. The equilibrium is a trap of local optimization — everyone is doing their best given others' choices, yet everyone could be better off if they coordinated. Understanding this explains why arms races persist, why companies slash prices to zero profit, and why changing incentive structures matters more than appealing to goodwill.
See the hidden forces behind the events that shaped the world — and build a mind that spots them everywhere.