Ask Lewis: What is Harrison’s Applied Game Theory – HAGT?

The foundation of strategic thinking

(HAGT) is an umbrella term describing thousands of strategies based on how humans compete in sports, play games, and solve puzzles.

· My initial interest in game theory was sparked by viewing the film A Beautiful Mind, about John Nash. As I explored his work, my knowledge of the subject expanded.

· My wife, Lilia, was an essential resource for my research. She would occasionally come across the phrases “game theory” or “game thinking” in a book or news story and tell me about them. It was through her that I was introduced to the ideas of many pioneering game theorists.

· I began to recognize the limits of the mathematical elements of game theory when applied to daily life. Here, I merged what I had learned from years as a shaman's apprentice with what I knew about game theory and gamer-thinking. In the service of that exploration, she reintroduced me to the writings of thought leaders such as Douglas Hofstadter and R. Buckminster Fuller.

· In the end, using ideas drawn from game theory, I became a life coach, professional problem solver, adviser, trouble-shooter, and speaker on game theory, pattern language, influence, power, and gamer-thinking.

· The next step was an obvious one…

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About the creator of this series: Lewis Harrison, is a public intellectual and has been mentoring and coaching visionaries, spiritual seekers, world-class athletes, thought leaders, billionaires, and individuals seeking to become more effective, efficient, productive, and self-aware for over half a century. He has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic cancer. He is healing and presently intends to survive and prosper.

I offer Master Classes, 4 courses and mentoring programs.

1. Mindful Meditation and The Spiritual Life.

2. The Art And Science Of Self Healing.

3. How To Write Your Memoirs

4. Applied Game Theory

Here is a short video describing advanced game theory coaching/mentoring.

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About the creator of this series: Lewis Harrison, is a public intellectual and has been mentoring and coaching visionaries, spiritual seekers, world-class athletes, thought leaders, billionaires, and individuals seeking to become more effective, efficient, productive, and self-aware for over half a century. He has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic cancer. He is healing and presently intends to survive and prosper.

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“Lewis is amazing…. I recommend him to anyone who wants less stress and more energy.”
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“Lewis, your program was one of the first steps I took in the process of defining my interest in alternative medicine and for that I thank you. It has been over 45 years and I am continually amazed when I look back upon how easily and quickly one step has led to the next. Thank you for being there to assist in laying the foundations for all my future studies.”
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I’ve Been Diagnosed With Stage 4 Metastatic Cancer

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She wrote “Any help, like donating or sharing, gets Lewis closer to his goal. Thank you in advance for your kindness and support.”

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