BATNA and the Zero-Sum Game: A Relationship Post-Mortem

A logical analysis of past relationship failures. How weak BATNAs lead to zero-sum exploitation, the conflict between ‘Greedy Algorithms’ and long-term compounding, and why risk symmetry (Skin in the Game) is the only valid basis for trust. ...

November 21, 2025 · Frederick

System Refactoring: Attachment Algorithms, Relationship BATNA, and the 'Stop New Business' Strategy

An analytical deep dive into human relationships through the lens of computer science and game theory. From observing a child’s functional attachment logic to analyzing the ‘Call Option’ nature of toxic relationships, and why maintaining ‘Legacy Code’ (old friends) is a superior risk-management strategy to ‘New Business’ (dating) in the current environment. ...

November 18, 2025 · Frederick

From 'Love Hina' to 'Overlord': Why I Reject Cheap Fantasy for Complete Humanity

It all started with a simple, nostalgic query about an old GBA game, ラブひな (Love Hina). This quickly spiraled into a deeper self-analysis of why I, as a reader and viewer, can no longer stomach certain types of stories. What began as a critique of a single anime became a dissection of fantasy itself, and ultimately, a definition of what “maturity” in art and life really means. ...

November 15, 2025 · Frederick

The Gamer's Focus Paradox: Why Chatting While Playing Makes You Better

An exploration of why ‘distracted’ players who talk and stream often outperform silent, ‘hyper-focused’ players." ...

November 15, 2025 · Frederick