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Behind Every Overconfident Leader Might Be a 'Rational Sycophant,' Veteran U-M Game Theorists Find
June 12, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:

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Behind every overconfident leader might be a 'rational sycophant,' veteran U-M game theorists find

The past and present are rife with examples of advisers convincing leaders of the benefits of launching an ill-advised war. Or downplaying the risks of a potentially fatal flaw in the design of a car or spacecraft.

Meanwhile, there's . . .

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