The Prisoner's Dilemma Paradox: Rationality, Morality, and Reciprocity

Think 21 (61):45-55 (2022)
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This article examines the prisoner's dilemma paradox and argues that confessing is the rational choice, despite this probably entailing a less-than-ideal outcome.

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Rory W Collins
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