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The Tragedy of the Commons

TED-Ed explains Garrett Hardin's classic concept — why shared resources get depleted when individuals act in self-interest.

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The Tragedy of the Commons
The Tragedy of the Commons
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What game theory teaches us about war
What game theory teaches us about war
18:00
The Prisoner's Dilemma
The Prisoner's Dilemma
10:00
The Evolution of Trust — An Interactive Guide
The Evolution of Trust — An Interactive Guide
30:00
Free Rider Problem Explained
Free Rider Problem Explained
8:00
Moral Foundations Theory — Jonathan Haidt
Moral Foundations Theory — Jonathan Haidt
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