02/24/2026
How to Win Rock Paper Scissors ✂️ The Madman Theory and escaping 🔫 assassins
There are unspoken benefits to being unpredictable, irrational or chaotic. “Never let them know your next move” is essentially a phrase rooted in this understanding.
I recently learned about the Madman Theory after having a call with a future speaker, Dr. James Boys.
Then I came across a chapter in the book I’m reading that was all about Rock Paper Scissors and I began to spiral at all the collections LOL thought I’d share!
Moral of the story? Sometimes being dumb is smart and being smart is dumb. Feigning irrationality is sometimes the more rational move. Predictability can be exploited, so yeah, never let ‘em know your next move! And make your next move your best move!