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Minnemooseus
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Message 3 of 49 (477814)
08-08-2008 2:47 AM
Reply to: Message 1 by Hyroglyphx
08-08-2008 1:43 AM


1) I would think that IF each knows each other AND have a very trusting bond, both will remain silent and take the 6 months. Otherwise, they would each betray the other an assure that they do not get the maximum penalty, and possibly will get off entirely.
2) The choice seems to be between not trusting the billionaire about getting the money and/or the effects of the toxin, and thus not promising intent to drink the toxin or...
...trusting the billionaire. Then to honestly get the money one must promise intent to drink the toxin and then to actually drink it. One can not honestly promise intent knowing that you are later going to withdraw said intent. Of course, I guess you could truly honestly promise and then later rethink it and refuse to drink the toxin. Early idealism followed by later pragmatism.
Personally, I think I would decline the offer.
Moose

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Minnemooseus
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Message 28 of 49 (478104)
08-12-2008 2:17 AM
Reply to: Message 27 by Rrhain
08-12-2008 12:52 AM


Hot damn, Rrhain and I seem to be looking at things the same way
Rrhain writes:
An economist will look at this and always betray (yes, they have done studies of this). The mathematician, however, will look at this and cooperate.
...and come out ahead. The mathematicians look at the problem and think to minimize the entire outcome. After all, the other guy is supposedly your friend. When they look at the problem, they are seeking a solution that reduces the entire amount of time spent in jail.
The economists, on the other hand, are looking at the problem and seeking to minimize the individual outcome. Forget about the other guy and him supposedly being your friend. When they look at the problem, they are seeking a solution that reduces only their own time spent in jail.
Moose, in message 3 writes:
I would think that IF each knows each other AND have a very trusting bond, both will remain silent and take the 6 months. Otherwise, they would each betray the other an assure that they do not get the maximum penalty, and possibly will get off entirely.
I'm showing signs of being smarter than I think I am (I think).
Moose

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