The Joker in Christopher Nolan's 2008 film "The Dark Knight" masterfully uses information and skewed games to create fear and chaos. In this episode, we break down the Joker's most consequential schemes and unveil the Information + Game Theory behind some of our favorite scenes from the film. How exactly does the Joker use games and information to manipulate Gotham? Let's find out!
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[Warnings: Spoilers]
Sources:
[1] Information Asymmetry
[2] Fake News, Misinformation & Disinformation (UW Bothell)
[3] Prisoner's Dilemma
Nolan, Christopher. (2008) The Dark Knight [Film]. Warner Bros. Pictures
Music by Damma Beatz
10 mins