Cooperation between the two prisoners in the "Prisoners' Dilemma" game is difficult to maintain because cooperation is individually irrational.

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In the "Prisoners' Dilemma" game, cooperation between two prisoners is difficult to maintain because each prisoner has an incentive to defect regardless of what the other prisoner chooses. Therefore, cooperating, or choosing to remain silent, is individually irrational as it may lead to a worse outcome for the player.

Cooperation Between the Two Prisoners in the "Prisoners' Dilemma" Game