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| M matrix | Bird 2 | ||||||
| Cooperate | Defect | ||||||
| Bird | Cooperate |
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| 1 | Defect | ||||||
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| P matrix | Bird 2 | ||||||
| Cooperate | Defect | ||||||
| Bird | Cooperate |
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| 1 | Defect | ||||||
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The first number in each cell represents the payoff to bird 1, the second number the payoff to bird 2.
In the M (byproduct mutualism) matrix, there is no temptation to defect, as cooperating always fared better than defecting (4 > 1, 1 > 0).
The P (prisoner's dilemma) matrix should also encourage reciprocity, provided the birds follow a strategy such as tit-for-tat.