Sciencespeaking topic
Nash equilibrium: why can being stuck at a point where no one wants to change strategy alone be bad for everyone? Is an equilibrium always the best outcome?
— John Nash, Nash equilibrium
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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