Van Parunak has posted an interesting blog lending some insight about our modern ideologies relating to the 'Golden Rule' and the 'Tit for Tat' practice of modern 'Game Theory.' Below is a brief excerpt from his post. You can find the rest at the
Cyber-Chapel Blog.
We follow the Golden Rule, not because it leads other people to treat us well, but because we fear the One who gave the Rule in the first place. And we do not fear predatory behavior on the part of others, because we trust the rule-giver to defend us (Ps 56:11):
In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.
This principle is a reflection of the most important truth in the Bible: God is the creator, and we are his creatures. He stands outside of our world, yet remains actively, causally involved in it. Only when we grasp this fundamental truth will we understand why the Golden Rule, contrary to modern game theory is a better idea than Tit for Tat. And we’ll understand a good deal more, as well.
I hope you enjoy this post. It definitely was interesting.
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