Comment on Semi-open thread: blackmail

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 17:10:35 GMT

What is the reason that Agent A asks for an extra £10? Is it because he had a bucket of green paint laying around that is about to go bad, and he doesn't want to spend £9 to drive to the store to buy black paint? Or does he believe he can get away with demanding more since the contracts needs to get amended?

The second. The scenario is contrived such that it contains credible commitment to self harm that also harms the other.

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