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The Monty Hall Problem: The Probability Puzzle That Stumps Everyone
54:33 - 58:51 (04:18)
The Monty Hall Problem poses a probability puzzle that has stumped people for decades. It involves selecting one door out of three to reveal a prize and then facing a challenging probability question to switch or stick with the door you chose.
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The Monty Hall problem is a famous probability puzzle, where a game show contestant is asked to choose between three doors, behind one of which is a valuable prize.
54:33 - 57:49 (03:15)
Summary
The Monty Hall problem is a famous probability puzzle, where a game show contestant is asked to choose between three doors, behind one of which is a valuable prize. After the contestant has made their initial choice, the host opens one of the remaining two doors, revealing a goat, and gives the contestant the opportunity to switch their door choice.
ChapterThe Monty Hall Problem: The Probability Puzzle That Stumps Everyone
Episode#588: A.J. Jacobs — How to Be Less Furious and More Curious
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Will Shortz discusses the history and creation of the unsolvable mechanical puzzle called Jacob's Ladder.
57:49 - 58:51 (01:02)
Summary
Will Shortz discusses the history and creation of the unsolvable mechanical puzzle called Jacob's Ladder. The puzzle is a generation puzzle and requires turning the pegs in a tower many times, making it impossible to solve even if given infinite time.