The "prisoner's dilemma" teaches us about the importance of cooperation in decisionmaking from "summary" of Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian,Tom Griffiths
The prisoner's dilemma is a classic example in game theory that illustrates the benefits of cooperation in decision-making. In this scenario, two suspects are interrogated separately for a crime they committed together. If both suspects remain silent, they will each serve a short sentence for a lesser charge. However, if one suspect confesses while the other remains silent, the confessor will go free while the silent suspect serves a longer sentence. If both suspects confess, they will each serve a moderate sentence. The dilemma arises from the fact that each suspect must make a decision without knowing th...
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