Ethics and Cooperation in Pandemic Response

This chapter explores the ethical implications of COVID challenge trials and the mixed success of vaccination lotteries, suggesting innovative strategies to boost vaccination rates. It then examines the dynamics of cooperation through the prisoner's dilemma, illustrating how altruism and self-interest can coexist in strategic interactions. The conversation concludes with insights on forgiveness, trust, and the role of emotions in fostering cooperative behavior, emphasizing the benefits of collaboration over competition.