The decisions of the US and Soviet Union to build nuclear weapons is much like the prisoners' dilemma.

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Esther Doris · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : True, Explanation :  In the prisoners' dilemma, two individuals acting in their own self-interest do not produce the optimal outcome. Similarly, the US and Soviet Union's decision to build nuclear weapons, despite the mutual benefit of disarmament, reflects this dilemma, as each sought to maximize security through armament, leading to an arms race.

The decisions of the US and Soviet Union to build nuclear weapons is much like the prisoners' dilemma.

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