It's quantum
Jul. 17th, 2006 05:50 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
Recommended: A fascinating exploration/extrapolation of using quantum entanglement in game theory from tomorrow elephant.
The details of the quantum version of the public goods game are a bit involved, but basically quantum entanglement allows individuals to pre-commit to agreements where otherwise it would be individually rational to renege. The overall solution is much more efficient than the classical one and eliminates free-riders automatically.