Are we "hard-wired for greed"? Or can we base society on empathy?
I thought this video was an interesting take on what drives us as humans and I think it is a really big thing for us to think about as we talk about the commons.
Game theory was originally based on the hypothesis that homo economicus (that's us) would only pursue self-interest. This video brings in new theory which jives with more recent game theory, that under certain conditions human beings are more likely to co-operate than compete--having full information is one condition. Knowledge is powerful only when shared--a Haudonausonee concept. See http://chiefs-of-ontario.org/Assets/TK_Draft_Discussion_Paper_-_June_7_LOGO.pdf. Remember that information/knowledge is part of the "commons".
Great video! I think it should be part of the last class discussion, or at least noted for everyone to watch. I gives a sense of the possiblities and potential humanity can moved towards in "realising sustainability"
Game theory was originally based on the hypothesis that homo economicus (that's us) would only pursue self-interest. This video brings in new theory which jives with more recent game theory, that under certain conditions human beings are more likely to co-operate than compete--having full information is one condition. Knowledge is powerful only when shared--a Haudonausonee concept. See http://chiefs-of-ontario.org/Assets/TK_Draft_Discussion_Paper_-_June_7_LOGO.pdf. Remember that information/knowledge is part of the "commons".
ReplyDeleteGreat video! I think it should be part of the last class discussion, or at least noted for everyone to watch. I gives a sense of the possiblities and potential humanity can moved towards in "realising sustainability"
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