And to think this wasn't some fakey "here's how great I am" demonstration. He sounded like he was truly interested and motivated to find out the answer! Good call on Gordon.
However, one liked very much the reason for the first answer given by Gordon ("once you make a choice you should stick with it").
It is not the correct answer, mathematically/ logically speaking, but it shows a good way of thinking. The change in the next interview also shows a good way of thinking.
Of course, the answer by Ned is admirable. One suspects that there are not many who would do this.
And to think this wasn't some fakey "here's how great I am" demonstration. He sounded like he was truly interested and motivated to find out the answer! Good call on Gordon.
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ReplyDeleteThe Monty hall problem is not new to me.
However, one liked very much the reason for the first answer given by Gordon ("once you make a choice you should stick with it").
It is not the correct answer, mathematically/ logically speaking, but it shows a good way of thinking. The change in the next interview also shows a good way of thinking.
Of course, the answer by Ned is admirable. One suspects that there are not many who would do this.
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Sekhar