The Evolution of Cooperation : Revised Edition (Paperback)

from nicdevera

Seminal on iterated Prisoner's Dilemma and Tit For Tat.

from GreyHead

Robert Axelrod is a political scientist who became intrigued with an old problem known as The Prisoner's Dilemma. (In one example two prisoners are each told that they will get a reward if they tell on the other. If neither confesses, there's no change; if both tell, then both get another month i...

from helver

An interesting evaluation of why we do/should make certain choices at certain times with respect to repeated interactions with those who have opposing interests. Especially apropos in the time of Trump.

from Cheryl_in_CC_NV

I read this while I was in rehab from a motorcycle accident; and even under the influence of painkillers & other meds I found it understandable. Fascinating.

from Mnookin

Axelrod and company had have given a full blow to the war-mongering theory that strength and power are the only true answers to conflict. So, if you are into the idea that it is better to be feared than loved, read this book and you may be enticed to re-consider. Today and twentyfive years after ...