Abstract:The Consensus 'Game' 'Consensus' is a 'riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma'. 1 It has various meanings, 2 is used in miscellaneous contexts and for a variety of purposes, and may therefore perform diverse roles. The core component that remains constant across its different definitions, conceptions and uses is the existence of some sort of agreement that enables the 'making' of a decision. Yet, the precise nature and extent of the agreement that underpins consensus is elusive. It spans from anything … Show more
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