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Group Discussion 6

Group Discussion 6

Q Instructions: • First, play through "The Evolution of Trust" (Links to an external site.) (this should take 20-30 minutes). • Second, in your response, discuss the results of the game in relation to this module's topic. In particular, consider: o How is the evolution of trust connected to the prisoner's dilemma? o How can we use the results of the game to combat climate inaction? ---------------------------------- Successful participation in the group discussions requires that the initial post and comments are submitted in a timely manner. The initial post should be at least 250 words long. There should be at least two responses, totaling at least 250 words. The contributions in the initial post as well as the comments should be substantial, rather than merely express unsubstantiated opinion, or merely say “agree” or “good point” or anything to that effect. The Group Discussions are graded using an abbreviated version of the rubric below. The full version of the rubric allows you to identify how you can improve on future assignments. Due to the social nature of these assignments, it is important that submissions are timely. Late submissions are accepted for a very limited time, with significant late penalties. Missed group discussions cannot be made up. Note that the assignments are first graded on their content using the rubric, after which standard deductions are manually applied. This means that the rubric always reflects the strengths and weaknesses of the submission. Standard deductions: Late penalties of -2 per day for late initial posts, for max. 2 days, then 0, and -2 per day for late comments, for max 2 days, then 0. ----------------------------------

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The prisoner's dilemma is related to the development of trust in numerous ways. Players must have faith in one another to work together successfully and score. But if one player betrays the other's confidence, they both lose points. Like the prisoner's dilemma, this situation benefits everyone involved when both parties work together. Second, there are several rounds in the game, giving participants a chance to improve or reduce their level of trust. Similar to the prisoner's dilemma, collaboration is the optimal long-term tactic in this situation. Still, a betrayal by one person might lead to a trust breach that is difficult to repair.