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 # PrisonersDilemma
 Prisoners Dilemma Battlearena - which algorithm can get most points?
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+The prisoner's dilemma is a game theory thought 
+experiment that involves two rational agents, each 
+of whom can COORPERATE for mutual benefit or betray 
+their partner ("defect") for individual reward.