the game theory....?

Question

what's your view on the prisoner's dilema?

In game theory, the prisoner's dilemma is a type of non-zero-sum game in which two players can "cooperate" with or "defect" (i.e. betray) the other player. In this game, as in all game theory, the only concern of each individual player ("prisoner") is maximizing his/her own payoff, without any concern for the other player's payoff. In the classic form of this game, cooperating is strictly dominated by defecting, so that the only possible equilibrium for the game is for all players to defect. In simpler terms, no matter what the other player does, one player will always gain a greater payoff by playing defect. Since in any situation playing defect is more beneficial than cooperating, all rational players will play defect.

Answer 1

The prisoners dilemma is a bit far-fetched in order to make a point: That there is one winning strategy, regardless of what the other guy does.

However, Game theory can be very useful and interesting. It can help to explain how altruism evolved or shed light on economic matters.
It's an interesting way of looking at things, even though the examples are usually very strict and artificial.

Answer 2

Whoever invented GT has never been "out" and interacted with "real" people.

It's just another form of control if you belive in it.