According to game theory [0], it all comes right in the end..
Sadly, the time horizon is far too long, and the individual short term benefit far too high for this to be (currently) working out as hoped..
Sadly, the time horizon is far too long, and the individual short term benefit far too high for this to be (currently) working out as hoped..
This is why it's important for in politics and media for them to police their own behavior, because without it there are too many mistakes for a trusting society.
One thing that isn't shown though in the games sandbox mode is for the players to be able to change the rules and reward structures, which is more akin to our society. This would create a much more hard to predict dynamic.