Show Notes
In this episode of Talking to AI, Paul explores The Prisoner's Dilemma — one of the most powerful ideas in Game Theory. Together with AI, he examines how this simple two-player thought experiment explains real-world challenges like climate cooperation, business competition, and digital trust systems. You'll discover how governments and tech designers use incentives to reshape behavior — and why some "solutions" to the dilemma can backfire. From reputation scoring to carbon credits, this episode uncovers how we balance self-interest with the common good in the age of AI. A must-listen for anyone curious about how algorithms, psychology, and human nature collide in shaping cooperation and trust.
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