Alec and Kim Used to Be Much Better Friends Than

question 11

True/False

Alec and Kim used to be much better friends than they are now. The problem is what to do about Christmas gifts? If they wait until Christmas morning and move simultaneously, their payoff matrix is
Kim
If Kim is worried that Alec is going to announce publicly what he is going to do at Thanksgiving, Kim would definitely be made better off by announcing her action publicly at Halloween.

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Definitions:

Charismatic Authority

A form of leadership where the leader's authority is derived from their personal charm and the devotion they inspire in their followers.

Mass Suicide

An event in which a large number of individuals intentionally end their lives together, usually within a group or community, often following a collective belief or pact.

People's Temple

A cult led by Jim Jones, best known for the mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana, in 1978, where over 900 members died.

Pascal's Wager

An argument in philosophy that posits individuals should live as if God exists, because the potential benefits outweigh the costs.