I want to compare two populations, but we can only measure 6 participants at a time at most (the total sample is larger of course). Therefore running the task classically is difficult.
A possible solution is having participants play against an algorithm (tit-for-tat, or adaptive pavlov). However, I can't find any literature of humans vs. algorithm in the prisoner's dilemma.
Am I missing something?
Axelrod has done a lot of work with computer simulations of prisoner's dilemma. Have you gone through all his works to see if he's covered this?
https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=prisoner%27s+dilemma+computer+axelrod
Hi David,
Thanks for your input!
I looked at some of his research, yes.
I followed your suggestion and zeroed in on Axelrod's work. However, it's all simulations as well. Always algorithms vs. algorithms.
Oh well, thanks nevertheless!
Interesting question. Yes. I have seen some studies done in classrooms with humans v. agents in smaller scale, but I cannot think of a published report.
I know there were some studies of different cultures showing that the philosophy was different. EX.
Article Survey Article: Cooperate or Defect? Russian and American St...
Please let me know what you find out, or if you would like some help organizing a tournament.
Not sure if this adds any info, but here it goes: https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/104082-prisoners-dilemma
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