Illustration of direct and indirect reciprocity (IMAGE)

Institute of Science and Technology Austria

Illustration of direct and indirect reciprocity

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Direct reciprocity: First, Blue helps Red. In the next evolutionary step in the simulation, Red remembers that and now in turn helps Blue. Indirect reciprocity: First, Blue helps Violet and Red is observing. In the next evolutionary step, Red knows about the good reputation of Blue and now helps them too.

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Laura Schmid

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