Definition of Social Dilemma
A social dilemma is a situation in which actions that are individually rational, meaning they are in each person's self-interest, lead to a collective outcome that is suboptimal for everyone involved. This paradox arises from a conflict between individual and group interests, where cooperation could lead to a better result for all, but the incentive for each person is to act in a way that undermines that cooperation.
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