Kevin Zollman

Professor, Carnegie Mellon University, Author

Kevin Zollman is a professor in the department of philosophy and social and decision sciences at Carnegie Mellon University. In addition to his primary appointment at Carnegie Mellon, he is an associate fellow at the Center for Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh, an adjunct member of the department of history and philosophy of science at the University of Pittsburgh, and a visiting professor at the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy.

Zollman’s research focuses on game theory, agent-based modeling, and the philosophy of science. He received a Ph.D. and M.A. in philosophy from the department of logic and philosophy of science at the University of California, Irvine, and a B.S. in philosophy from Kansas State University.

3 game theory tactics, explained

How to maximize wins and minimize losses, explained by four experts on game theory.

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Kevin Zollman

Neuropsych

Is science synonymous with ‘truth’? Game theory says, ‘not always.’

Good science is sometimes trumped by the craving for a “big splash.”

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7 min

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Kevin Zollman

Latest Videos

How to outfox someone who’s smarter than you

Sometimes the best strategy is to think completely outside the box. Or not have a strategy at all.

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Kevin Zollman

The Present

How game theory solves tough negotiations

Want to tax corporations without scaring them off, outsmart a calculating kid, or get rid of the world’s nuclear warheads? Think like a game theorist.

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Kevin Zollman