Penn Journal of Philosophy: Volume 2, Issue 1
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Publication In Search of Group Optimality: An Examination of the Effects of Anonymity and Task Complexity on Group Performance(2017-11-10) Disston, C. MarkThis study explores the effects of anonymity on group behavior and structure. We hypothesize that there is an optimal degree of anonymity for each type of task complexity. A completely anonymous group is expected to outperform its semi-anonymous counterpart on brainstorming tasks. However, we expect the greater knowledge of team structure and the high trust and cohesion that exist in semi-anonymous groups to help these groups do better on decision making tasks. This study further examines the role of trust in encouraging information sharing and critical evaluation. We find that high levels of trust may not be optimal when it leads to groups lowering their evaluation of teammate's suggestions. In this case a certain amount of distrust may be the key to strong group performance.Publication The Rationality of Fair Division as an Equilibrium Outcome in the Ultimatum Game(2017-11-10) Buley, Taylor WEconomic man is self-interested and rational. But in practice, humans often act irrationally and sacrifice their own self-interest for the benefit or detriment of another’s outcome. Rooted in the same fundamental economic principles, is formal game theory, then, a wash? This paper sets out to bring together evidence from recent discussion in behavioral and evolutionary game theory in an attempt to rationalize fair division as a short run equilibrium strategy played by self-interested and rational human beings in the ultimatum game.Publication Editors' Note(2017-11-10) Wolf, Charles; Collins, Andrea; Villacorta, MarcoPublication Population Dynamics: A Computer Model of Discrimination(2017-11-10) Byrd-Krueger, StefanPublication Sense and Insensibility in the Cuban Missile Crisis(2017-11-10) Gillman, BlakePublication Cultural Crusades: Relativism and the FGM Debate(2017-11-10) Pascal, Sonia