VincentYu comments on Game Theory As A Dark Art - Less Wrong

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Comment author: mfb 24 July 2012 12:55:05PM * 1 point [-]

Unfortunately, the link seems broken. I would really like to see this study.

Great examples of game theory.

Considerung the evil plutocrat:

What happens if both parties vote "nearly" 50% yes? The bill would fail, and the money depends on rounding issues. In addition, the best solution for both would be a cooperation here. Reject the bill, share the money in some way.
If a party reasons that the other party votes 100% yes, the best option would be just some "yes", and several "no" votes. The bill passes, but the party gets a better reputation. Therefore, we have no stable equilibrium.

Edit: Why does the site steal single line breaks?

Comment author: VincentYu 24 July 2012 05:10:42PM 1 point [-]

Unfortunately, the link seems broken. I would really like to see this study.

Edit: Why does the site steal single line breaks?

I can't answer why, but you can prevent that by putting two extra spaces at the end of the line before a single line break (more details).