Summary: When we were first introduced to language involving “games” that didn’t involve Monopoly or Madden NFL was in economics. We studied game theory, and we researched and discussed the most efficient ways players acted and responded based on either their own best interests or their best action given their opponent’s action. Game theory is absolutely fascinating because it helps assign reason and motive to the way people or organizations respond.
Unfortunately, as communications professionals, we know that sometimes reason and logic are the last indicators of action.