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Inside Science explores the science and mathematics of games: why we play them, how we win them, and the emergence of gaming 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 (Brecon Beacons) National Park. 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 examines how mathematics can help us strategize and win games with mathematician and mathematics communicator Dr Katie Stickles. We face the prisoner’s dilemma with broadcaster Jaz Singh of Traitors Series 2 fame – will he participate or steal? Jaz also dives into the immersive world of The Traitors and discusses its gameplay, stakes, and what makes an effective Believer! To discover more great science content, head to bbc.co.uk, search for BBC Inside Science and follow the links to the Open University. Presenting: Victoria Gill Producers: Jonathan Blackwell and Claire Salisbury Editing: Martin Smith Production Coordinator: Jana Bennett Holzworth
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