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9. In Game Theory, as in life, the golden rule doesn't apply to abusive relationships

Fri Oct 2, 2020, 05:50 PM

Oct 2020

or dictators: If you treat your abuser well, it only encourages them to keep abusing you.

The Prisoner’s Dilemma and the "Virtues" of Tit for Tat
What does research in game theory say about tit for tat vs. the golden rule?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolution-the-self/201607/the-prisoner-s-dilemma-and-the-virtues-tit-tat

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the Golden Rule. treat others as you wish to be treated. [View all] NRaleighLiberal Oct 2020 OP

Join the club. eom Laffy Kat Oct 2020 #1

Me neither... I have 207,000 reasons why Thekaspervote Oct 2020 #2

Or as someone else put it: I'm as concerned MissB Oct 2020 #3

Donald Trump has told us how he wishes to be treated gratuitous Oct 2020 #4

The Buddha said all sentient beings deserve compassion. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2020 #6

As the wise man once told me Sherman A1 Oct 2020 #8

I wish not to be treated to a President Pence. n/t MarcA Oct 2020 #10