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That rule is fundamentally what changes the odds, but it's worth noting that Monty only revealing goats was not one of the rules of the actual Monty Hall gamesh
by slavik81 3y ago
That rule is fundamentally what changes the odds, but it's worth noting that Monty only revealing goats was not one of the rules of the actual Monty Hall gameshow, nor was it explicitly stated in the original framing of this problem (though arguably it was implied). The somewhat ambiguous description of the problem in the newspaper column that popularized it may have contributed to the confusion.
- lisper 3y agoYes, definitely. However, it's a pretty reasonable inference, because Monty would not open a door without being sure that it would not contain the prize because that would just destroy the dramatic tension. "Oops, sorry, guess you lost. Didn't see that coming. Better luck next time."