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Thinkie Prisoners' Dilemma
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Thinkie Prisoners' Dilemma

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Pattern: Two or more parties are struggling to cooperate.

Transformation: Model the situation as a Prisoners’ Dilemma. If it fits, apply Thinkie Put Skin In The Game or iteration to break the impasse.

To recap, Prisoners’ Dilemma is a game where 2 parties are arrested. If neither confesses, they both go free. If one confesses & the other doesn’t, the sque…

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