Prologue We usually treat mathematical structures as things we look at—diagrams on a page, symbols in a line, objects to be manipulated by the intellect. But they are not objects. They are environments. They are the invisible architectures that determine what is possible, what is impossible, and what is necessary. You do not just solve … Continue reading The Axiom Engine: A Phenomenology of Abstract Structures
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The Evolution of Trust
"In the short run, the game defines the players. But in the long run, it's us players who define the game.So, do what you can do, to create the conditions necessary to evolve trust. Build relationships. Find win-wins. Communicate clearly.-The Evolution of Trust Really interesting explanation of game theory. Worth going through in its entirety. … Continue reading The Evolution of Trust
Life Lessons from the Prisoner’s Dilemma
"Axelrod attributed the success of TFT [Tit For Tat] to four properties. It is nice, meaning that it is never the first to defect. The eight nice entries in Axelrod's tournament were the eight highest ranking strategies. It is retaliatory, making it difficult for it to be exploited by the rules that were not nice. … Continue reading Life Lessons from the Prisoner’s Dilemma
