%0 Journal Article %1 Zschaler2010 %A Zschaler, Gerd %A Traulsen, Arne %A Gross, Thilo %D 2010 %J New J. Phys. %K networks game-theory coevolution snowdrift-game homoclinic cooperation adaptive-networks graphs evolution %N 9 %P 093015 %R 10.1088/1367-2630/12/9/093015 %T A homoclinic route to asymptotic full cooperation in adaptive networks and its failure %V 12 %X We consider the evolutionary dynamics of a cooperative game on an adaptive network, where the strategies of agents (cooperation or defection) feed back on their local interaction topology. While mutual cooperation is the social optimum, unilateral defection yields a higher payoff and undermines the evolution of cooperation. Although no a priori advantage is given to cooperators, an intrinsic dynamical mechanism can lead asymptotically to a state of full cooperation. In finite systems, this state is characterized by long periods of strong cooperation interrupted by sudden episodes of predominant defection, suggesting a possible mechanism for the systemic failure of cooperation in real-world systems.

@article{Zschaler2010, abstract = {We consider the evolutionary dynamics of a cooperative game on an adaptive network, where the strategies of agents (cooperation or defection) feed back on their local interaction topology. While mutual cooperation is the social optimum, unilateral defection yields a higher payoff and undermines the evolution of cooperation. Although no a priori advantage is given to cooperators, an intrinsic dynamical mechanism can lead asymptotically to a state of full cooperation. In finite systems, this state is characterized by long periods of strong cooperation interrupted by sudden episodes of predominant defection, suggesting a possible mechanism for the systemic failure of cooperation in real-world systems.}, added-at = {2011-01-13T13:26:46.000+0100}, author = {Zschaler, Gerd and Traulsen, Arne and Gross, Thilo}, biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/25b4a7560b5bf89d00578b187807b2774/rincedd}, description = {A homoclinic route to asymptotic full cooperation in adaptive networks and its failure}, doi = {10.1088/1367-2630/12/9/093015}, file = {Zschaler2010 - A homoclinic route to asymptotic full cooperation in adaptive networks and its failure.pdf:Evolutionary Game Theory/Zschaler2010 - A homoclinic route to asymptotic full cooperation in adaptive networks and its failure.pdf:PDF}, interhash = {5ab4234cd46d52e1a3ea56d5d2590f9f}, intrahash = {5b4a7560b5bf89d00578b187807b2774}, journal = {New J. Phys.}, keywords = {networks game-theory coevolution snowdrift-game homoclinic cooperation adaptive-networks graphs evolution}, number = 9, pages = 093015, timestamp = {2011-01-13T13:26:46.000+0100}, title = {A homoclinic route to asymptotic full cooperation in adaptive networks and its failure}, volume = 12, year = 2010 }