Some Socially-Relevant Mathematics
January 17, 2018
3:33 PM
Mentor Connect, January 18, 2018
Prisoner B
Prisoner A
Prisoner B stays silent
(cooperates)
Prisoner B betrays
(defects)
Prisoner A stays silent
(cooperates)
Each srves 1 year
Prisoner A: 3 years
Prisoner B: goes free
Prisoner A betrays
(defects)
Prisoner A: goes free
Prisoner B: 3 years
Each serves 2 years
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The most valued piece of mathematics, ever.
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