The Evolution of Cooperation
Revised Edition
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Mathematics, Game Theory, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Social Psychology, Business & Finance, Management & Leadership, Decision Making & Problem Solving
| Author: | Robert Axelrod | ISBN: | 9780786734887 |
| Publisher: | Basic Books | Publication: | April 29, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Basic Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robert Axelrod |
| ISBN: | 9780786734887 |
| Publisher: | Basic Books |
| Publication: | April 29, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Basic Books |
| Language: | English |
A famed political scientist's classic argument for a more cooperative world
We assume that, in a world ruled by natural selection, selfishness pays. So why cooperate? In The Evolution of Cooperation, political scientist Robert Axelrod seeks to answer this question. In 1980, he organized the famed Computer Prisoners Dilemma Tournament, which sought to find the optimal strategy for survival in a particular game. Over and over, the simplest strategy, a cooperative program called Tit for Tat, shut out the competition. In other words, cooperation, not unfettered competition, turns out to be our best chance for survival.
A vital book for leaders and decision makers, The Evolution of Cooperation reveals how cooperative principles help us think better about everything from military strategy, to political elections, to family dynamics.
A famed political scientist's classic argument for a more cooperative world
We assume that, in a world ruled by natural selection, selfishness pays. So why cooperate? In The Evolution of Cooperation, political scientist Robert Axelrod seeks to answer this question. In 1980, he organized the famed Computer Prisoners Dilemma Tournament, which sought to find the optimal strategy for survival in a particular game. Over and over, the simplest strategy, a cooperative program called Tit for Tat, shut out the competition. In other words, cooperation, not unfettered competition, turns out to be our best chance for survival.
A vital book for leaders and decision makers, The Evolution of Cooperation reveals how cooperative principles help us think better about everything from military strategy, to political elections, to family dynamics.
