Game theory is actually very closely related to trade unionism, though with the cooperate/cooperate and the defect/defect switched out due to inflation and economic inefficiency. Game theory also explains why fat acceptance will fail, as the average benefit of defecting exceeds the average benefit of cooperating(Optimal + suboptimal versus suboptimal + catastrophic). Explanation of game theory: http://www.tutor2u.net/blog/files/dillema_may_21012_1.jpg