Conflict

Although loss aversion is a strong motivator for most human behaviour, regardless of gender, some people are more inclined to play dangerous games than others.

In politics, the players of the game are not usually in much personal danger.  They sit in their luxury bunkers and play games all day without so much as a blink mentioned in a news bulletin.

What is your acquaintance with game theory?

Of course, in that theory, participants are assumed to be rational.  In real life, of course, games are never entirely rational pursuits.

A strong desire to win, regardless of costs, is usually a sign of madness.

How do you identify conflicts of interest within yourself and other people?

How do you identify conflicting ideas about the common good? 

How do you identify ideas conflicting with the common good?