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Nature 445, 18-20 (4 January 2007) | doi:10.1038/445018a; Published online 3 January 2007
Social sciences: Life's a game
Jim Giles1
- Jim Giles is a reporter for Nature based in London.
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Abstract
Manipulating society has traditionally been the preserve of politicians and the gods. Does the current boom in virtual worlds give social scientists and economists an opportunity to join them? Jim Giles investigates.
Is a ruthless dictatorship a better way of running a country than a well-oiled democracy? Would people be happier if all their property was confiscated?
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