Thread Prisoner& #39;s Dilemma 1/9

We& #39;re discussing today the & #39;exit strategies& #39; or & #39;stay out of jail& #39; ploys of the various Trumpomobsters (Barr, Pence, Ivanka etc). To set it up, I& #39;ll first introduce a psychological behavior pattern called the & #39;Prisoner& #39;s Dilemma& #39; - very well known
Thread Prisoner& #39;s Dilemma 2/9

Prisoner& #39;s Dilemma is a game theory. It is a very simplified human behavior situation (almost over-simplified) but is VERY well known & accepted. The best known usage is if 2 criminals are caught, interviewed separately, & offered chance to confess
Thread Prisoner& #39;s Dilemma 3/9

In the dilemma, two criminals are caught. Interviewed separately. Asked to confess, where either individually will walk free, but the partner does full time. If neither talks, both get a short sentence instead. That is called & #39;Prisoner& #39;s Dilemma& #39;
Thread Prisoner& #39;s Dilemma 4/9

This THEORY applies in hundreds of applications OUTSIDE of criminal interviews, for example often in various management situations in negotiations, business etc. The standard theory is over-simplified because it assumes no later repercussions etc
Thread Prisoner& #39;s Dilemma 5/9

If you didn& #39;t know this theory, you get a great overview to it of course at Wikipedia:

#39;s_dilemma">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prisoner& #39;s_dilemma

Now.">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pris... The key point for US considering the Trumpomobsters, is the OPTIMAL PLAY in Prisoner& #39;s Dilemma
Thread Prisoner& #39;s Dilemma 6/9

In the theory, if both criminals stay loyal to each other, they end up getting a shorter COMBINED sentence. It is the best play - but BOTH DO TIME.

The INDIVIDUALLY best strategy is to RAT OUT THE PARTNER. This is what makes it a & #39;dilemma& #39;
Thread Prisoner& #39;s Dilemma 7/9

For us to consider Trumpomobsters - they ALL KNOW Trump has run a crime syndicate from White House - and they ALL ARE accomplices (=guilty). If ANYONE sings, they ALL DO TIME.

This is a nightmare Prisoner& #39;s Dilemma. Not a question of if, but WHEN
Thread Prisoner& #39;s Dilemma 8/9

If it was ONLY 2 criminals, say Trump and Giuliani. Or only Ivanka & Jr. It is very likely - knowing the end is coming - to AGREE not to confess, take the prison time, and not rat each other out on all the crimes. BUT because it is dozens involved
Thread Prisoner& #39;s Dilemma 9/9

Because there are so MANY criminals in White House, and ALWAYS Prisoner& #39;s Dilemma means your PERSONALLY best option is to rat out the other/s - it is CERTAIN there will be rats. Now you see my premise for today& #39;s & #39;stinking& #39; about the Trumpomobsters
Thank you for reading the thread on Prisoner& #39;s Dilemma and how it relates to the Trumpomobster gang.

This sets up the second thread: What IS the Trumpomobster gang? It is not politicians AND it is not regular mobsters. Pls read what they are in: https://twitter.com/tomiahonen/status/1309795970566303745">https://twitter.com/tomiahone...
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