An effective way to eliminate the dangers of social traps is to pass legislation that makes the selfish advantage of social traps less desirable.

Social traps occur when an action offers an immediate benefit to an individual but creates harm for the group over time. Legislation can reduce the selfish advantage—for example, by penalizing behavior that imposes costs on others—so choosing the group-beneficial action becomes more attractive. Therefore, the statement is true.

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