Prisoner's Dilemma
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Prisoner's Dilemma has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on Young and Profiting. In the "Good Show" episode of Radiolab, the Prisoner's Dilemma is discussed in the context of cooperation and trust. Mo Gawdat references the concept in the Young and Profiting episode to illustrate the complexities of decision-making in AI and human interactions.
In game theory, the prisoner's dilemma is a thought experiment involving two rational agents, each of whom can either cooperate for mutual benefit or betray their partner ("defect") for individual gain. The dilemma arises from the fact that while defecting is rational for each agent, cooperation yields a higher payoff for each. The puzzle was designed by Merrill Flood and Melvin Dresher in 1950 during their work at the RAND Corporation. They invited economist Armen Alchian and mathematician John
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Young and Profiting |
| Field | Game Theory, Economics |
How do different shows talk about Prisoner's Dilemma?
2 shows discussed Prisoner's Dilemma in these episodes.
- Radiolab — 1 episode
- Young and Profiting — 1 episode
Who talks about Prisoner's Dilemma on podcasts?
Prisoner's Dilemma came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Radiolab.
- The Good Show | Radiolab Podcast on Radiolab (Dec 2025)
- Mo Gawdat: The Terrifying Truth About AI on Young and Profiting (Nov 2025)
What is Prisoner's Dilemma mentioned alongside?
Prisoner's Dilemma is most often mentioned alongside DeepMind, GitHub and Indeed.
Mentioned together: DeepMind, GitHub, Indeed, Instagram, China, OpenAI, TikTok, General AI (Artificial General Intelligence), Universal Basic Income, Stanford University