"Games People Play: Game Theory in Life, Business, and Beyond" Prof. Scott P. Stevens (DVD) (24 Lectures / 30 Minutes Per Lecture /  4x DVD - The Great Courses)
This course provides an accessible entry point into the mathematical framework of Game Theory, stripping away complex jargon to reveal how strategic interactions shape our daily lives. Professor Scott P. Stevens demonstrates how to analyze competitive situations where the outcome depends on the choices of others, from simple boardroom negotiations to complex international diplomacy. By breaking down classic scenarios like the Prisoner's Dilemma and Nash Equilibrium, the lectures challenge you to rethink how cooperation and competition drive human behavior.
 
The narrative expands beyond simple games to explore how these strategic principles operate in biology, economics, and even personal relationships. You will see how the same "rules of engagement" apply to everything from auction bidding and sports strategy to evolutionary survival. Professor Stevens analyzes the mechanics of rational decision-making and explains the foundational principles that allow us to predict behavior in a world of conflicting interests. It is a sharp, immersive look at the hidden logic that governs our social and professional interactions.