How to Outsmart the Prisoner's Dilemma
Synopsis
Two perfectly rational gingerbread men, Crispy and Chewy, are out strolling when they’re caught by a fox. Instead of simply eating them, he decides to put their friendship to the test with a cruel dilemma. He’ll ask each gingerbread man whether he’d opt to Spare or Sacrifice the other. What should they choose? Lucas Husted dives into the classic game theory scenario: the Prisoner's Dilemma.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivana Bošnjak Volda, Thomas Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucas Husted
- Original Title
- How to Outsmart the Prisoner's Dilemma
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- TED Ed
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivana Bošnjak Volda, Thomas Johnson
Lucas Husted
Department Leadership Roster
Ivana Bošnjak Volda
Director
Thomas Johnson
Director
Lucas Husted
Writer
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What is How to Outsmart the Prisoner's Dilemma about?
Two perfectly rational gingerbread men, Crispy and Chewy, are out strolling when they’re caught by a fox. Instead of simply eating them, he decides to put their friendship to the test with a cruel dilemma. He’ll ask each gingerbread man whether he’d opt to Spare or Sacrifice the other. What should they choose? Lucas Husted dives into the classic game theory scenario: the Prisoner's Dilemma.
Who directed How to Outsmart the Prisoner's Dilemma?
How to Outsmart the Prisoner's Dilemma was directed by Ivana Bošnjak Volda, Thomas Johnson.
Who stars in How to Outsmart the Prisoner's Dilemma?
The principal cast of How to Outsmart the Prisoner's Dilemma includes Addison Anderson.
When was How to Outsmart the Prisoner's Dilemma released and how long is it?
How to Outsmart the Prisoner's Dilemma was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 6m.