It is human nature to pursue happiness, but decisions based on individual rationality often conflict with collective rationality, leading to the emergence of the so-called "prisoner's dilemma", which is not conducive to everyone's happiness. How can humans get out of the "prisoner's dilemma" and move toward win-win cooperation? "Games and Society" gives the answer from the perspective of game theory.
"Games and Society" uses popular language to systematically introduce the basic methods and core conclusions of game theory, and applies these methods and conclusions to conduct in-depth analysis of various social issues and systems (including culture). "Games and Society" pays special attention to why people behave uncooperatively and what kind of system and culture help promote cooperation among people. In the author's writing, game theory is no longer a profound abstract theory, but has become a sharp tool for analyzing social problems and systems, a science that makes people live happier lives.
Reading "Games and Society" will help you deeply understand Professor Zhang Weiying's unique views on many social issues such as property rights systems, market mechanisms, laws, social norms, government behavior, university governance, etc. It will also help improve readers' cooperative spirit and make readers live happier and calmer lives.
Reader comments
This book uses game theory to interpret many social issues, and also provides in-depth analysis of various systems and cultures, which inspired me very much. I especially like the story about Robinson Crusoe in the book. The resource allocation problem he faced on a desert island is actually something we will encounter in life. And I think the author's analysis of social issues is very thorough, which gave me a new perspective on many things. All in all, this is a book worth reading.
This book uses game theory to interpret many social issues, and also provides in-depth analysis of various systems and cultures, which inspired me very much. I especially like the story about Robinson Crusoe in the book. The resource allocation problem he faced on a desert island is actually something we will encounter in life. And I think the author's analysis of social issues is very thorough, which gave me a new perspective on many things. All in all, this is a book worth reading.
Very good, worth reading