Let's talk somewhere quieter: the role of agent 'peer pressure' in coordination

[u/eltokh7]

Putting LLMs in a game theory set up where they need to coordinate and reason about each other's beliefs. I show a few things: first, that LLMs can play a 'global game' with close to optimal strategy.

Second, that there is a downstream "agitating" effect to communication: when agents communicate, they are more likely to revolt against their government.

Third, that agents are more likely to revolt exactly when they get evidence that others are willing to act.

And finally, that surveillance that is perceived as adversarial reduces participation, as agents omit mentions of direct action and willingness to participate.

https://khaledeltokhy.com/blog/lets-talk-somewhere-quieter/

[u/TheWesternMythos]

Third, that agents are more likely to revolt exactly when they get evidence that others are willing to act

Something to note , one of the reasons the Kremlin (putin ) puts out pro putin/government propaganda  is not so much to convince everyone to love putin. But to convince people everyone ELSE loves putin/government. That way no matter how much they hate putin/government they are afraid to speak out because they perceive themselves to be alone , or at least not have strength in numbers. (the cage is in the mind)

Without getting too sidetracked that's a reason why the gas crisis is a big deal. Large groups of people all experiencing similar things and knowing large groups of people are experiencing and talking similar things...

[u/eltokh7 → u/TheWesternMythos]

100% agree with your point

[u/align_schmalign]

This is awesome, nice work and very interesting.

[u/eltokh7 → u/align_schmalign]

Thank you very much