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The Ultimatum Game: Challenging Self-Interest and Exploring Altruism
TLDR The ultimatum game challenges the idea that people always act in their own self-interest, as it shows that people may reject unfair offers even if it means getting nothing. Research into the ultimatum game has sparked theories of sharing and altruism, raising questions about the influence of observation on human behavior.
Timestamped Summary
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A man in Melbourne won $13 million after buying a lottery ticket suggested by a friend.
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The ultimatum game is a theory in game theory that challenges the idea that people always act in their own self-interest, as it suggests that people may reject unfair offers even if it means getting nothing.
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German economists tested the ultimatum game in real life and found that people gave an average of 37% of the money away, with half of the recipients rejecting offers of 30% or less, while in the dictator game, 76% of people split the money evenly despite having the option to keep more for themselves.
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The ultimatum game has sparked research into theories of sharing and altruism, with studies showing that while chimps don't show a sense of fairness, other monkeys, such as cappuccino monkeys, do.
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Participants in the ultimatum game look for nonverbal cues from their partner to determine how much they should give, raising questions about the influence of observation and the idea that humans are always out for themselves.
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The ultimatum game raises questions about altruism and the influence of observation on human behavior.
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The ultimatum game raises questions about altruism and the influence of observation on human behavior.
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