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I thought this was going to go in another direction: if someone proposes to flip a coin, then they have probably decided that a 50/50 chance is more favourable
by unfamiliar 9y ago
I thought this was going to go in another direction: if someone proposes to flip a coin, then they have probably decided that a 50/50 chance is more favourable for them than any other potential decision method (like, say, discussing what the fairest or most reasonable decision to make would be).
Hence if you agree to a coin flip that someone proposes, you have already lowered your chances of a favourable outcome for yourself.
- jimrandomh 9y agoNo, because other decision methods have costs (eg time spent discussing), separate from the favorability of the outcome. Most coin flips are done in low-stakes contexts, where people would rather let the other person decide than waste five minutes.
- LoSboccacc 9y agoI like the idea of the first kick in the world cup being decided by debate tho.
- microtherion 9y agoAre you a supporter of the Greek team by any chane?