Howard Rheingold: The new power of collaboration

The video explores the shift from a narrative of competition to one of cooperation across various disciplines. It discusses the evolution of communication and its impact on social organization, highlighting how new media have enabled collective action. The video delves into social dilemmas like the prisoner's dilemma and the tragedy of the commons, examining how cooperation plays a central role in biology and economics. It concludes by discussing emerging economic models driven by technology and cooperation, suggesting a potential new economic form.

Can you explain the significance of the ultimatum game in understanding economic transactions?

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What are some modern examples of peer-to-peer production mentioned in the text?

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What role does self-interest play in cooperative arrangements according to the text?

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What potential benefits could arise from a better understanding of cooperation?

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