Simulating the Evolution of Teamwork

What happens to a blob after it consumes mangoes and reproduces?

• It gains extra energy.

• It becomes a solo blob.

• It dies after reproducing.

• It lives for another day.

What is the carrying capacity of the world in terms of blobs and trees?

• Half the number of trees.

• Twice the number of trees.

• Three times the number of trees.

• Equal to the number of trees.

In game theory, what is a Nash equilibrium?

• A situation where only one player can win.

• A situation where both players must switch strategies.

• A situation where neither player benefits from switching strategies.

• A situation where one player benefits from switching strategies.

What is an evolutionarily stable strategy?

• A strategy that cannot be invaded by a mutant strategy.

• A strategy that is always weak.

• A strategy that changes frequently.

• A strategy that always leads to extinction.

What is the Prisoner's Dilemma in the context of blob strategies?

• A situation where both strategies are equally beneficial.

• A situation where cooperation is always beneficial.

• A situation where no strategy is beneficial.

• A situation where going solo is always beneficial.

What is the Hawk Dove game?

• A game where neither strategy leads to a Nash equilibrium.

• A game where communication is key.

• A game where both strategies lead to a strong Nash equilibrium.

• A game where only one strategy is evolutionarily stable.

What happens when the cost of fighting is increased in blob strategies?

• Teamwork becomes less beneficial.

• Solo blobs always win.

• The strategy becomes a weak Nash equilibrium.

• The strategy becomes a strong Nash equilibrium.

How does a weak Nash equilibrium differ from a strong Nash equilibrium?

• In a weak Nash, only one player benefits.

• In a weak Nash, both players must switch strategies.

• In a weak Nash, switching strategies improves the outcome.

• In a weak Nash, switching strategies does not worsen the outcome.

What is the significance of a crossover point in evolutionary game theory?

• It determines when a strategy becomes extinct.

• It marks the transition from one dominant strategy to another.

• It indicates when a new strategy is introduced.

• It shows when both strategies are equally beneficial.

What is the role of mutations in blob strategy simulations?

• They always lead to extinction.

• They introduce new strategies that can dominate.

• They have no effect on the population.

• They only affect solo blobs.