more thanmore than a game: sociological theory from the theories of games a game

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PURPOSE: GAMES HOLDS MUCH MORE PERSPECTIVE MEANING RATHER THAN SIMPLE RULES AND CONSTRAINS. SOCIOLOGIST TRY TO FIND THESE MEANINGS BY GOING BEYOND CASUAL GAME REFERENCES. More Than A Game: Sociological Theory From The Theories of Games

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P U R P O S E : G A M E S H O L D S M U C H M O R EP E R S P E C T I V E M E A N I N G R A T H E R T H A NS I M P L E R U L E S A N D C O N S T R A I N S .S O C I O L O G I S T T R Y T O F I N D T H E S EM E A N I N G S B Y G O I N G B E Y O N D C A S U A LG A M E R E F E R E N C E S .

More Than A Game: Sociological Theory From The

Theories of Games

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More Than A Game: Sociological Theories From The Theories of Games

Variables:

Human Mind

Game Metaphor / Analogies (associating unknownthings with known thing)

Social Areas (Markets, Ware fares, Politics, TheProfessions)

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What is GAME THEORY

Game theory is a branch of applied mathematics andeconomics that studies strategic situations where thereare several stakeholders, each with different goals,whose actions can affect one another.

Society & Game Theory

competitive situations: where the outcome of aparticipant's choice of action depends critically onthe actions of other participants. Game theory hasbeen applied to contexts in war, business, andbiology

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More Than A Game: Sociological Theories From The Theories of Games

Logical Presentation:

How human mind works in differentsituations towards market, war,politics, profession?

To study human mind sociologistadopted different ways. In thisarticle writes explain human mindprocess through games.

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Game Theory

Game Situations:

1. Win

2. Survival / With Draw / 50-50

3. Loss

Games Situations:

Cooperative Game Situations

Non-Cooperative Game Situations

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Society through the lens / Metaphors of Chess

1. Endure Loss

2. Sacrificing Something

3. Entangled in difficult Situation

4. Temperament Balance

5. Facing Unexpected opposition

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Society through the lens / Metaphors of Pet Rescue Saga

1. Once in good position but destroy

2. Strategy Started good but fail

3. Wisdom to fold/unfold or move or not

4. Future uncertain, today good tomorrow bad

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Mathematical Game

X * 5 = Answer + 5 = Answer * 2 = ?

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Learning From Game Theories

1. Skills (using mind, Negotiation)

2. To Hold Position in certain situations, act react.

3. Strategic Dilemma / Power of Vision (choose b/w Difficult things)

4. Rules Teach Discipline

5. Maintain Relationships

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Conclusion

Bloom & David shown how human mind works insociety by drawing metaphors of situations fromgames.

We learn from game theories skills, to hold position,power of vision, discipline, maintain relationshipwhich help us to live us in society for Win, Survivalor Enduring Loss.

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Test Game

How You Think & React

9 Dot Game

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