Summary:
The book explores how cooperation can emerge in a world of self-interested entities through the lens of the iterated Prisoner's Dilemma game, demonstrating that strategies based on reciprocity can lead to stable and mutually beneficial partnerships. It combines interdisciplinary research, computer-simulated tournaments, and case studies to illustrate the conditions under which cooperation can evolve and be sustained.
Key points:
1. Iterated Prisoner's Dilemma (IPD): Axelrod shows how repeated interactions can lead to cooperation among selfish individuals. Players choose to cooperate or defect, balancing immediate gains against long-term benefits.
Books similar to "The Evolution of Cooperation":
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Len Fisher
The Art of Strategy
Avinash K. Dixit|Barry J. J. Nalebuff
Thinking Strategically
Avinash K. Dixit|Barry J. Nalebuff
Survival of the Friendliest
Brian Hare|Vanessa Woods
The Predictioneer's Game
Bruce Bueno De Mesquita
Game-Changer
David McAdams
The Moral Animal
Robert Wright
The Perfect Swarm
Len Fisher
The Lucifer Effect
Philip Zimbardo
The Company of Strangers
Paul Seabright