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Newcomb’s Problem (Math Circle Teens 4)

Posted by Rodi Steinig

· Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

Newcomb’s Problem (Math Circle Teens 4) NOVEMBER 26, 2013 You have a choice of boxes. Box A is transparent and contains $1,000. Box B is opaque, and contains either $0 or $1,000,000. You may take just the opaque box (Box B), thereby “one-boxing,” or you may take both boxes, thereby “two-boxing.” A prediction has already been made about whether…

Insuring your Soul (Math Circle Teens 3)

Posted by Rodi Steinig

· Tuesday, November 26th, 2013

Insuring your Soul (Math Circle Teens 3) NOVEMBER 19, 2013 Imagine you are an adult professional gambler and have the opportunity to play the following game: “Pay $10 to roll a 5-sided die. You win nothing if you roll a 1, 2, or 3; you get $20 for a 4 and $25 for a 5. Should you play?” After debating…

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