Play nicely.

The article explores how cooperation can emerge in competitive environments through the lens of game theory, specifically using the prisoner’s dilemma as a model. In this scenario, two individuals face a choice between betraying each other or remaining silent, with various outcomes based on their de...

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Publicado en:New Scientist Vol. 268; no. 3564; pp. 52 - 53
Autor principal: Rowlett, Peter
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: New Scientist Ltd. 10/11/2025
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