In chapter 4, Fischer expands on on the idea of the simplistic game of rock, paper, scissors. It’s a game we use in everyday life when there is a disagreement about what to do, how to do it, etc. Using two players will result in one who dominates and one who loses. However, the introduction of a third party causes an equilibrium. Although one player beats the second, they end up losing to the third, thus making it impossible to win or lose. Real life examples, in the case of the orange, yellow, and blue throated lizards, show just how important the third party is to create the equilibrium. If one of the lizards goes extinct, then so will another because then one species will be able to dominate the other and drive it towards extinction as well, leaving it as the sole winner. The presence of a third party is necessary to keep balance in a place where, without one, would create chaos for one and haven for another.<\/p>\n
For chapter 5, I found Coalitions\u00a0<\/i>to be the most easily relatable section. In everyday life we have to compromise with each other for a common goal. Whether that’s letting someone swipe your spider card to allow you to get into D-Hall or working together on a sports team to achieve the common goal of winning. We all do it in one way or another without really realizing it because it just feels natural to do form a coalition when the end goal is desirable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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