Asked by Christyon Pulley on Jun 12, 2024
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In the 1960s dark comedy classic Dr.Strangelove, the Soviet Union constructs a Doomsday Machine that will destroy all life on earth automatically if the Soviet Union is attacked.The Doomsday Machine can never be turned off or disabled.Which of the following would best explain why the Soviets would build the Doomsday Machine?
A) This is a completely irrational action.
B) This is an example of the use of spurious information to influence outcomes.
C) This is an example of the negative framing effect.
D) By removing the choice of whether or not to retaliate, the Soviets increase the chance that the United States will not attack.
E) The Soviets would gain utility from destroying all life on earth.
Doomsday Machine
A hypothetical device or concept often associated with nuclear warfare, designed to automatically trigger an apocalyptic retaliation if a certain attack is detected.
Spurious Information
Information that appears to be valid and relevant to a decision or analysis but is actually false and misleading.
Negative Framing Effect
A psychological phenomenon where people make decisions based on the presentation of negative outcomes rather than positive ones, even when both presentations convey the same information.
- Understand the concept and implications of deterrence theory as exemplified by the Doomsday Machine scenario.
- Assess the rationality behind strategic decisions in competitive and cooperative contexts.
- Differentiate between rational and irrational actions in strategic decision-making.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept and implications of deterrence theory as exemplified by the Doomsday Machine scenario.
- Assess the rationality behind strategic decisions in competitive and cooperative contexts.
- Differentiate between rational and irrational actions in strategic decision-making.
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