Topic: The Prisoner’s Dilemma
Part1: Reading
Vocabulary:
paradox: (n.) a statement or situation that appears illogical but reveals an insight
suboptimal: (adj.) not the most optimal or ideal method or outcome
testify: (v.) revealing what one knows about a crime in a legal context
deplete (a resource): (v.) use up or significantly reduce the quantity of a resource available.
Part2: Reading
Vocabulary:
common pool of (resource): (n.) resources that are not privately owned by one person or entity but are accessible and usable by a group.
Discussion Questions:
Can you imagine other scenarios where there is one most beneficial outcome for the collective, but might not be the common outcome?
What other paradoxes are you familiar with?
What resource are you most concerned about?