Chris Waigl has started her new blog querbeißer. She has some quality posts already up.
If you don't already know about the Monty Hall problem read this post. Even when I understand the famous probability puzzle I just can't let go of some of the logical mistakes I know I'm making. It's a weird feeling. Her treatment of it goes a long way in helping me regain my balance. I think.
For some reason (was it featured in a movie) I spent about an hour explaining this to my family over Christmas break, complete with books (representing doors) covering up pens (representing goats and cars). It sure is a weird feeling, though... it's like knowing something before you should?
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