Trump's tariffs, wars, trust... the game we're all playing

Have you played The Evolution of Trust by Nicky Case?

A brilliant “interactive guide to the game theory of why & how we trust each other” 🙏

The best 30-minute investment to experience important relationship dynamics – which we can connect with our personal lives, or with larger-scale escalating armed and trade conflicts. 🌍 💡

The game allows us to live the famous Prisoner’s Dilemma and simulate different strategies over long periods. ⏳

A “cheater” 🎭 with a short-term, zero-sum, win-lose mindset ⚔️ may lead us into a fragmented world in a sadly stable equilibrium of significant value destruction. It takes time and effort to develop and maintain a fragile equilibrium of cooperation 🧩 based on interdependence, trust and communication 🔗 – but rewards are high (peace, efficiency, value creation,
development, ...) 🕊️

Block 30 minutes, play The Evolution of Trust, do something 🙌

Check our Learn page for resources to challenge assumptions and boost the ability to promote cooperation.

Our World in Data’s article on trust & economic development can be a great complement to motivate us to adopt productive behaviors (for selfish or other reasons).