Beyond Winners and Losers: Failure and Learning in the Meta-Game of Thrones
Why short-term failure might be the key to long-term survival in Game of Thrones.
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A Meta-Game Theory of Thrones
Can game theory help to explain who wins and who dies in Game of Thrones?
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Episode 362: L’Entourage, c’est moi
The Overthinkers tackle the movie Entourage, its cultural reception, the problems of bro-ness, and what luxury means in the age of Uber.
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Episode 361: The Golden Age of Television is Over
The Overthinkers tackle the demise of the Golden Age of Televsion, including shows like “Game of Thrones,” “Mad Men,” and “Bloodline.”
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Episode 354: Don Draper’s Seppuku
The Overthinkers tackle the new season of Mad Men, the folly of learning history from TV shows, and Hillary Clinton’s playlist for 2016.
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Episode 352: Axel Foley Waits on No Man’s Pleasure
The Overthinkers and guest Jordan Harbinger from “The Art of Charm” discuss success, authority, and Coach.
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Silicon Valley Glen Ross
If you don’t like it, leave.
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The Slow Clap of Astapor: Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 4 TV Recap
The Overthinkers recap Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 4, “And Now His Watch is Ended.”
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Episode 75: Petit Bourgeois-face
Sheely and Wrather consider the entire first season of Lena Dunham’s Girls.
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Episode 205: The Priams of the Patriarchy
The Overthinkers tackle Lena Dunham’s HBO Series Girls.
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