... however, Game Theory at Work keeps the math to a minimum. Fortunately, you can learn most of the practical applications of game theory without using any math more complicated than addition and ... stupid. A strictly stupid strategy is a strategy that gives you a lower payoff than at least one of your other strategies, regardless of what your opponent does. Knowing that your opponent will never ... risk your troops. Unfortunately, a mere threat to fight to the finish lacks credibility, so what should you do? You should burn your own boats! Imagine that if your boats were burned, it would...