I can't think of too many reasons to participate in society aside from getting something out of it. The only rational approach is to get as much out of it in the least amount of time.
I'd also add that society is an iterated prisoners dilemma. The game only continues with cooperation so long as there isn't an end to the game in sight. Once an end is in sight game theory predicts defecting behavior.
I can't think of too many reasons to participate in society aside from getting something out of it. The only rational approach is to get as much out of it in the least amount of time.
The Tragedy of the Commons
I'd also add that society is an iterated prisoners dilemma. The game only continues with cooperation so long as there isn't an end to the game in sight. Once an end is in sight game theory predicts defecting behavior.