Syrup Duet

Two microswimmers in thick syrup. Does helping your neighbour beat swimming selfishly?

coupling

12 select ↑↓ amplitude +− frequency ←→ phase [] gap

Try it: close the gap until both cooperating beats both selfish, then check the matrix: is either swimmer still tempted to go selfish?

Teal
speed0.00µm/s
payoff0.00
Coral
speed0.00µm/s
payoff0.00

Teal leads

Payoff matrix

at gap 0.00 µm
Rows are Teal's strategy, columns are Coral's. Each cell shows Teal's payoff then Coral's.
Teal ↓Coral → SelfishCooperative
Selfish
Cooperative

your settings ★ Nash equilibrium

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gap 0.1which game, by gap3.0 µm