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Oh, I didn't know that. Still not very flattering and not the first incident. In my opinion the problem is that Varoufakis is more skilled at game theory than a

• vidarh 11y ago
  Have you perhaps considered that his background in game theory might make it reasonable to consider whether he's taken on a role on purpose? It strikes me as odd that people are so quick to pile on criticism of his behaviour without asking why, given his background. Perhaps it really is just personality flaws or too much enthusiasm. Or perhaps it's part of an intentional strategy (if so, whether or not it's been a good strategy we'll first find out when we see the end-result).
  • return0 11y ago
    Because people are not lab animals maybe?
  • digi_owl 11y ago
    I think i has in the past referred to himself as an anti-game theorist. As in, most of this work revolves around showing where game theory fails (often in spectacular ways).