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It is also unclear if one has to keep playing. The expected value is very different if after the fifth guess one can thank Balmer for the opportunity and walk a
by krisoft 2y ago
It is also unclear if one has to keep playing. The expected value is very different if after the fifth guess one can thank Balmer for the opportunity and walk away.
- tantalor 2y agoGood one! Reminds me of the viral video, goes something like "I'll pay you $20 if I can pour 2 cups of water on your head" and then only pour 1 cup and walk away.
- netmare 2y agoIANAL, but they either have to honor the verbal contract (pour an additional cup AND pay $20) OR the contract is void and therefore they can be sued for assault. Of course, the "can" in "if I can" may be construed as "being able to", but that's up to the jury I guess.
- gowld 2y agoPouring more water isn't required, only the permission to pour more water is required. And that was granted in this scenario. As the old saying can go, "It depends on what the meaning of 'can' can be."