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Inside Science explores the science and mathematics of games: why we play them, how to win them and the rise of gamification in our lives – with a particular focus on The Traitors – in a special program with a live audience at the Green Man Festival in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons). Presenter Victoria Gill examines whether humans are innately programmed to play games with Gilly Forrester, professor of evolutionary and developmental psychology at the University of Sussex, and explores how mathematics can help us strategize and win games with mathematician and mathematics communicator Dr Katie Steckles. We encounter the Prisoner’s Dilemma with broadcaster Jaz Singh of Traitors series 2 fame: will he share or will he steal? Jaz also dives into the immersive world of The Traitors by discussing its gameplay, issues, and what makes an effective Faithful! For more fascinating science content, visit bbc.co.uk, search for BBC Inside Science and follow the links to The Open University. Presenter: Victoria Gill Producers: Jonathan Blackwell and Clare Salisbury Editor: Martin Smith Production Coordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth
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