Game Theory Explains Jonathan Ross's Strategy
Jonathan Ross's tactics in The Celebrity Traitors have drawn attention from psychology and game theory experts.
Ross's approach, although seemingly high-risk, is rooted in a recognized game theory strategy called "multi-level reasoning" or "suicide bluff".
Jonathan's move only seems reckless if you judge it on its surface. Judged on its effect on others' perceptions, it's potentially optimal.
According to Professor Leighton Vaughan Williams, an economist at Nottingham Business School, the success of Ross's strategy depends on the other contestants' levels of reasoning.
Author's summary: Game theory explains Ross's strategy as optimal.