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Herbert Gintis on Game Theory, Evolution, and Social Rationality [audio] (preposterousuniverse.com)
24 points by rfreytag on Sept 18, 2021 | hide | past | favorite | 1 comment



Summary: Prof. Gintis notes that where biology, chemistry and physics disagree work is done to resolve the issues. Gintis points out this is not done where economics, psychology, sociology, and anthropology disagree. He suggests a proximate cause. Applies game theory and gives experimental results that show the prevailing wisdom in all the disciplines he challenges are wrong and need reassessing.




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