I would agree that Prisoner's Dilemma is an exceptional case, except that it can be used. Someone in a position of power may choose to set up a prisoner's dile

I would agree that Prisoner's Dilemma is an exceptional case, except that it can be used. Someone in a position of power may choose to set up a prisoner's dilemma - let's say, between you and your colleagues - to disadvantage you both, while giving an illusion of choice.