Re: What\'s a plausible evolutionary justification for . . .
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The iterated prisoner's dilemma shows that the desire for revenge leads to an understanding of reciprocity and the realization of the need for a sort of governing body. Eventually man learned that instead of revenge, a government should be in charge of punishment (not until much, much later). Clearly, this is more advantageous to the species than constant struggle without reprieve.
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Can you expand on how the IPD shows the need for government? I don't see it.
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