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I'm with you. Usually when it comes up in pop culture, it's not mentioned that the host can't open a door with a prize. That's the only reason it's confusing.
by yata69420 5y ago
I'm with you. Usually when it comes up in pop culture, it's not mentioned that the host can't open a door with a prize. That's the only reason it's confusing.
- almostdeadguy 5y agoAnd that they can't open the door chosen by the contestant! Also perhaps more subtly, that Monty picks at random when given the option. The original problem prompt is _highly_ underspecified (and makes assumptions that are counter-intuitive to how a game show host might behave).
- chrismcb 5y agoThe problem has posed by von Savant specified the host knew where the prize was. And claims the host reveals a non prize for. It is fairly obvious the host won't reveal the winning door, as it would end the problem. Not sure how the assumptions are fighter intuitive. Of course Hall himself said maybe I open a door because I want you to switch.