How to Outsmart the Prisoner's Dilemma

Two perfectly rational gingerbread men, Crispy and Chewy, are out strolling when they’re caught by a fox. Instead of simply eating them, he decides to put their friendship to the test with a cruel dilemma. He’ll ask each gingerbread man whether he’d opt to Spare or Sacrifice the other. What should they choose? Lucas Husted dives into the classic game theory scenario: the Prisoner's Dilemma.

Release Date

August 27, 2020

Status

Released

Original Title

How to Outsmart the Prisoner's Dilemma

Runtime

6min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

TED Ed