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...between San Francisco and his home in Carmel, has been developing his game theory most of his professional life. It is his contention that the clues to man's irrational behavior can be found in the games he plays. Not tennis and golf and football, but Wooden Leg, Schiemiel, Peasant, Stupid, Let's You and Him Fight, and Now I've Got You, You Son of a Bitch. Some may wonder: These are games? But for those who want out, Berne has a suggestion-it takes two to play...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: The Names of the Games | 8/6/1965 | See Source »

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