Yeah, stealing would be the most rational thing to do (in the strict sense, disregarding any feelings of guilt a person might have). This game really illustrat

Yeah, stealing would be the most rational thing to do (in the strict sense, disregarding any feelings of guilt a person might have). This game really illustrates the importance of repeated games and quid pro quo in human relationships. What makes human society function is that we can actually create binding contracts, and that we increase trust with people over time, on the basis of mutual give and take.