The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/ralphbernardo on 2025-02-08 19:22:27.

Original Title: TIL that “tit for tat” is not just a saying, but also a highly effective strategy in conflict resolution, which involves being nice, forgiving, provocable, and clear. It won two “prisoner’s dilemma” tournaments by simply cooperating first, then subsequently mirroring their opponent’s previous move.