The Rendezvous Problem in Game Theory 07/10/2023
The Rendezvous Problem is a fascinating dilemma in game theory that explores decision-making in uncertain situations. Imagine this scenario:
Two friends, Alice and Bob, have agreed to meet in a large park they’ve never visited before. Upon arrival, they realize the park is much bigger than expected, making it difficult to find each other. Now, they each face a crucial decision: should they stay put, hoping the other will find them, or should they start searching, hoping to stumble upon their friend?
The Dilemma
This situation presents a classic game theory problem because:
- If both decide to wait, they’ll never find each other.
- If both decide to search, they might miss each other.
- The ideal outcome is for one person to wait while the other searches.
But without communication, how can they coordinate their actions?
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The Rendezvous Problem Visualization
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Problem #2 The Rendezvous Problem
