Rock, Paper, Scissors

                “Rock, Paper, Scissors: Game Theory in Everyday Life” is a book written by Len Fisher about game theory and how it connects to everyday situations. Game theory is about the strategies that we use every day in our interactions with other people.

                The author talked about different strategies, samples, and dilemmas. The book was really interesting to read. Fisher enumerated some samples and I can’t help but relate and sometimes I imagine myself in some situations. When I reached chapter three, wherein Fisher discusses the seven deadly dilemmas, I was amazed because I have experienced those dilemmas but I never thought that there was a name for them. And then the author suddenly pointed out that all of these dilemmas are the same dilemma. Then, I laughed at myself because he’s right and I didn’t notice. (lol)

                I had fun while reading the book. The author’s approach was light that it’s easy to understand. You can learn a lot and understand game theory more. Plus, he added some narratives, jokes, and trivias too. I never imagined George Washington playing rock, paper, scissors just because they can’t decide on who should leave first. I also thought that if Fisher and I were born in the same generation, we’d be great friends.