Optimizing Super Bowl Squares with Linear Programming
A sudoku-inspired approach to minimizing competitive advantage
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10 min readFeb 6, 2024
Super Bowl Sunday has historically captivated the American audience by catering to diverse interests. Football fanatics are enthralled by the on-field action, while casual viewers are entertained by the spectacle — from captivating commercials to dazzling halftime shows. However, today’s Super Bowl transcends the traditional two-audience dynamic. This year, for example, Taylor Swift’s dedicated fanbase (“Swifties”) might tune in to…