Tit for Tat: How a Simple Rule Forges Cooperation

We unpack the iterated prisoner's dilemma, why 'tit for tat'—start cooperative and copy your opponent's last move—proved stunningly effective in Axelrod’s tournaments, and how generosity (GTFT) prevents spirals from miscommunication. From World War I trenches to AI diplomacy and business, we explore how a little forgiveness can stabilize complex systems and why simple strategies can outperform clever ones.

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