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47. Robert Axelrod on Why Being Nice, Forgiving, and Provokable are the Best Strategies for Life

People I (Mostly) Admire

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The Live and Let Live System in Trench Warfare

Sociology professor explores the idea of 'living and let live' warfare. War is often seen as being maye by the one case where there's no room for co operation. But he argues that if players aren't totally selfish, but rather are altruistic towards the other players, then they can get a little bit of joy when others act selfishly.

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