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The problem with the Monty Hall problem is that it's based on implicit rules. Every explanation I've ever hear never says that no matter what they will never re
by dec0dedab0de 5y ago
The problem with the Monty Hall problem is that it's based on implicit rules. Every explanation I've ever hear never says that no matter what they will never remove the winning choice.
- inopinatus 5y agoThere is a written rule: it's illegal. The Communications Act was amended in 1960 making it a federal offense for game shows to rig the outcome. Surreptitiously and intentionally removing the main prize on offer easily qualifies as just such a deceptive practice. https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/exhibitions/artifact/communications-act-amendments-september-13-1960 https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/exhibitions/artifact/communi... if you need that in ink & vellum. Unlawful behavior can be reasonably excluded from both the construction and the answers to logic puzzles, except when noted otherwise (or otherwise reasonable in context), which is why taking Monty hostage, busting through all three doors, jacking the car, snatching the goat, and driving off into the sunset, is not a reasonable response to the problem either, no matter how great TV it might make for.
- megablast 5y agoThey show all the doors. Why would they ask you to switch doors, if they already shown you the car?? Think about it.
- dec0dedab0de 5y agoAhh yeah that does make sense. I didn't realize they actually show you what the prize would have been.