We’re going to play a game called Golden Balls, based on the classic Prisoner’s Dilemma. Here’s how it works:
You and your partner will each decide whether to share or steal a prize.
The prize is a sum of fake money, and what you choose will determine how it’s divided.
Before making your choice, you’ll have a short conversation with your partner.
Then, you’ll secretly write your decision — share or steal — on a piece of paper.
Here’s what can happen:
- If you both choose share, you each get half the prize.
- If one shares and the other steals, the person who steals gets everything, and the one who shares gets nothing.
- If you both choose steal, neither of you gets anything.
The challenge: Can you trust your partner? Should you cooperate or go for it all?
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