Game Theory: Why Generosity and Cooperation Always Win

In this episode, Dr Pradeep Ramayya and Aria explore Game Theory and what the Prisoner’s Dilemma reveals about fear, self-protection, cooperation, and the long game of life. They trace the idea from Cold War strategy to everyday crossroads in relationships, work, and health.The conversation also examines the neuroscience of fear, the "shadow of the future," James Carse’s finite and infinite games, and a deeper Existential Chef insight: the real question is not how to outmanoeuvre others, but who you want to be in the interaction.