cousin_it comments on Freaky Fairness - Less Wrong

9 Post author: cousin_it 25 July 2009 08:14AM

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Comment author: cousin_it 25 July 2009 02:16:52PM *  2 points [-]

Yes. If there's even one enemy, all friends switch to asshole mode to minimize the maximum that enemies can collectively win. Sorry, guys, this is a one-shot game and we can't punish you in the next round. In light of this we hope that you choose your algorithm wisely today.

Comment author: MrHen 25 July 2009 03:02:35PM 2 points [-]

Why wouldn't the alliance seek to maximize their profit anyway? What gain is there in trying to punish the enemy?

Comment author: cousin_it 25 July 2009 03:08:01PM *  2 points [-]

It's not an equilibrium if players can increase their profit by unilaterally switching strategies. This game might have a nicer solution that doesn't punish so much, but I haven't found it.

Comment author: MrHen 25 July 2009 10:19:31PM 0 points [-]

Mmm... okay. I guess I have some reading to do. :) Thanks.