The Evolution of Cooperation
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by Robert Axelrod
Recommended by Naval Ravikant and Chris Hayes
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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Game Theory, Quantum Physics, and Most Recommended Books.
The Evolution of Cooperation provides valuable insights into the ageold question of whether unforced cooperation is ever possible. Widely praised and muchdiscussed, this classic book explores how cooperation can emerge in a world of selfseeking egoists?whether superpowers, businesses, or individuals?when there is no central authority to police t...
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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Game Theory, Quantum Physics, and Most Recommended Books.
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Chris Hayes
“For game theory, in addition to playing strategy games, you may want to try The Compleat Strategyst: Being a Primer on the Theory of Games of Strategy by J.D. Williams and The Evolution of Cooperation by Robert Axelrod. | Speaking of which, this is one of my alltime favorite books.”
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