The Evolution of Trust

What The Evolution of Trust actually is

Nicky Case turns game theory into a series of short playable rounds, starting with a single prisoner's dilemma and building to a tournament of strategies. By the end you have run a small society and watched trust build or collapse depending on the rules you set.

Why it is worth your time

You reach the conclusion by playing rather than being told it, which is why the argument sticks weeks later.

Common questions

Is The Evolution of Trust free?

Yes. The Evolution of Trust is free and does not ask you to register or hand over an email address before you can use it.

How long does The Evolution of Trust take?

Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention. We file it under "Coffee break" — a playable argument about why societies stop cooperating.

Does The Evolution of Trust work on a phone?

Yes. The Evolution of Trust works on a phone as well as it does on a laptop.

What kind of site is The Evolution of Trust?

We list it under Explain Everything — hard things, made suddenly obvious. You reach the conclusion by playing rather than being told it, which is why the argument sticks weeks later.