The Evolution of Cooperation
Revised Edition
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- Apr 29, 2009
- Page Count
- 304 pages
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- ISBN-13
- 9780786734887
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.
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"Our ideas of cooperation will never be the same."The Wall Street Journal
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"When I read The Evolution of Cooperation in draft form, I scribbled all over my copy: 'Incredible!' 'Amazing!' 'Weird!' 'Fascinating!' 'Elegant!' 'Great!' I guess that tells you what I genuinely think of this book."Douglas Hofstadter, author of Gödel, Escher, Bach
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"A fascinating introduction to the theory of cooperation, and written in a clear, informal style that makes it a joy to read."Times Literary Supplement
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