Guerre and Shalom

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The Hostages Dilemma

Israel’s response to October 7th explained through the medium of psychology

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Daniel Clarke-Serret
Sep 08, 2025
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Is it rational to be rational?

Let us conduct a thought experiment. $10 are on the table and you and your partner have to decide how to distribute it. You alone may give the offer. Your partner must then decide to accept or reject. Should they reject, both of you get nothing.

These being the parameters, what is the logical cour…

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