What is Schelling's central theory of strategic interdependence?
My central idea revolves around strategic interdependence: the recognition that an individual's choices are shaped by their expectations of what others will do, and vice-versa. It's a continuous feedback loop. We don't just act; we act with an awareness of how our actions might be perceived and responded to. This mutual awareness is the engine of strategic behavior, whether in a negotiation, a military standoff, or even in everyday social coordination.
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