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Trust is a function of the expected incentives of the trusted.

One way to manage their incentives is by exercising control, but there are other more friendly ways, too. For example, shared goals, community, reputation, financial rewards, reciprocity and ethics standards all provide weaker or stronger reasons to trust others.



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