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Who is John von Neumann from Prisoner's Dilemma and what is their importance? Prisoner's_Dilemma_(Poundstone) English & Literature John von Neumann | Prisoner's Dilemma

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John von Neumann was born in Hungary. He and his partner, Oskar Morgenstern, developed game theory. von Neumann is also credited with having contributed to every major area of mathematics and being instrumental in the development of the modern computer. In addition, John von Neumann played a key role in the development of both the atomic bomb and the hydrogen bomb.

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