Stone Art by Justin Bateman in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The artist: Justin Bateman, a British artist who creates impermanent artwork from found pebbles and stones.
The location: Huay Tung Tao Lake, a scenic reservoir and park in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The theme: David, a stone art portrait of the famous sculpture of David by Michelangelo.
The inspiration: The stone art is inspired by the idea of creating realistic images with natural materials, and the challenge of finding the right stones to match the tones and shapes of the subject.
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Why cooperation is both spiritual and logically the best strategy
It is interesting that lately it is common to hear statements like "it is better to see things from abundance," "cooperation is the best," "you can go further as a team," "there is enough for everyone," etc. As a spiritual principle, this has always made sense to me, but my rational side may not have been entirely convinced until I understood game theory.
Game theory, proposed by mathematician John von Neumann and popularized by economist John Nash, is based on five principles:
To illustrate this better, let's use the prisoner's dilemma. We have two people, A and B, who have committed a crime and are being interrogated. If A betrays B, A walks free and B gets 20 years in prison. If B betrays A, B walks free and A gets 20 years in prison. The question here is that if either of them takes this path, they risk the other betraying them out of revenge. In a more general sense, adopting a selfish strategy could maximize the gains of one party but increase the risk of disaster for both.
What we are looking for is to find the Nash equilibrium, or the balance of fear, which is when each party adopts the best possible strategy based on the knowledge of their counterpart's strategy. This does not mean that the best joint outcome for each player is achieved, which would happen if they actually acted in coordinated action, that is, by cooperating!
In the end, this would lead to the creation of a type of oligopoly in which this group of players would dominate the market. Now, how does this work in an attention economy? When this theory was created, blockchain technology or the ability to turn your brand global through the internet did not exist, and perhaps technology in this case can help us to overcome this oligopoly problem in part.
Another interesting point is that game theory is based on the assumption that all parties act rationally, but this is not applicable in all cases, especially because the parties involved are people and they are in turn dominated by emotions. Even psychoanalysis states that this is how we act most of the time, without realizing that we are dominated by the unconscious, we simply rationalize our actions afterwards. Therefore, an ideal situation would imply a high degree of awareness and/or the ability to stick to a strategy in a rational way, like a trader.
In any case, such a strategy would initially be to continuously scan the market for potential alliances. Adaptation, cooperation, and growth... In a world driven by constant change and the pursuit of competitive advantage, the ability to navigate complex dynamics and forge strategic partnerships is paramount. This involves not only identifying potential allies but also assessing their compatibility, shared goals, and the potential value that can be co-created.
Adaptation is the cornerstone of this strategy, as it requires the ability to adjust and evolve based on emerging opportunities and challenges. It's about being agile, open-minded, and willing to embrace new approaches to collaboration.
Cooperation, the essence of game theory, is the glue that binds alliances and drives collective success. It's about fostering trust, open communication, and a shared commitment to mutual benefit. When cooperation thrives, synergies emerge, and the collective impact far exceeds the sum of its parts.
Growth, the ultimate objective of any strategy, is not solely about financial gains but also about expanding knowledge, enhancing capabilities, and expanding reach. It's about fostering innovation, exploring new frontiers, and making a positive impact on the world.
By continuously scanning the market for potential alliances, embracing adaptation, nurturing cooperation, and striving for growth, individuals and organizations can navigate the complexities of the modern world and achieve remarkable success.
So, lets collab?