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===The original dilemma=== | ===The original dilemma=== | ||
Two people are charged with a conspiracy<ref>Whether or not they are guilty is beside the point. If it helps you empathise with their predicament, assume they’re innocent</ref>. Each is held separately. They cannot communicate. There is enough evidence to convict both on a lesser charge, but not the main charge. Each prisoner is separately offered the same plea bargain. The offer is: | Two people are charged with a conspiracy<ref>Whether or not they are guilty is beside the point. If it helps you empathise with their predicament, assume they’re innocent</ref>. Each is held separately. They cannot communicate. There is enough evidence to convict both on a lesser charge, but not the main charge. Each prisoner is separately offered the same plea bargain. The offer is: | ||
*If A informs B but B refuses to inform on A: | *If A informs B but B refuses to inform on A: | ||
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**A will get 1 year in prison (on the lesser charge). | **A will get 1 year in prison (on the lesser charge). | ||
**B will get 1 year in prison (on the lesser charge). | **B will get 1 year in prison (on the lesser charge). | ||
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===The [[eBayer’s dilemma]]=== | ===The [[eBayer’s dilemma]]=== | ||