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floxy
11 months ago
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Should we ban ransom payments?
Seems like a matter of game theory strategy vs. tactics. If everyone were to fight back against muggers, it seems like there would be fewer muggings. But tactically, it might be best for an individual to hand over the wallet.
akerl_
11 months ago
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Sure. And it would be nuts to start trying to incentivize fighting back by prosecuting people who don't.
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