Behind Every Overconfident Leader Might Be a ‘Rational Sycophant,’ Veteran U-M Game Theorists Find

June 17, 2026
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What if some of the most dangerous advice leaders receive isn’t driven by loyalty, but by logic? New University of Michigan research uncovers a hidden incentive that can encourage advisers to support risky decisions, even when the consequences could be catastrophic.

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