Peter: Option 1 is to cooperate, so I guess option 2 is defect. The correct way to defect is to destroy Huygens.
It’s not how it works, prisoner’s dilemma is just an example of what you may choose based on timeless decision theory. There are numerous options, and “true cooperation” is just a stand-in for the optimal decision that takes into account the effect of your decision procedure on the outcome. In the described situation, lying to Superhappies through confused Akon and then blowing up Huygens is the best analogue to cooperation in true prisoner’s dilemma. You only need to give something up if it’s the best way to get what you want. Otherwise it’s not about decision-making, but specific utility, for example valuing fairness.
Peter:
Option 1 is to cooperate, so I guess option 2 is defect. The correct way to defect is to destroy Huygens.
It’s not how it works, prisoner’s dilemma is just an example of what you may choose based on timeless decision theory. There are numerous options, and “true cooperation” is just a stand-in for the optimal decision that takes into account the effect of your decision procedure on the outcome. In the described situation, lying to Superhappies through confused Akon and then blowing up Huygens is the best analogue to cooperation in true prisoner’s dilemma. You only need to give something up if it’s the best way to get what you want. Otherwise it’s not about decision-making, but specific utility, for example valuing fairness.