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The Prisoner Dilemma
I agree with your analogy of cooperation within the work environment as an example of the benefits of a social contract pertaining to the Prisoner Dilemma. Effectively working as team not only is more effective as well as more efficient in completing work task. As a nurse, I rely on group efforts to take care of patents needs. Everyone sort of watch out for one another and there is a trusting relationship that is established. If a coworker needs help with their critical patients, there will be nurses readily available to lend a hand. That is the social norm of the unit. Nurses who prefer to work alone will find it overwhelming to work complete the task without help because of the complexity that is involved in caring for a patient. If
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