Odds and Evenings

#19 - Probability, Pubs and Power

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The boys delve into some stats and game theory problems, ending with a classic from Conway.

Odds and Evenings

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Topics discussed
  • Dominion Probabilities
  • The Cheapest Beer in Prague
  • The Angel Problem
    • Show Notes

    Dominion Probabilities Article

    The Generalised Coupon Collecting Formula in [Wolfram Alpha](www.wolframalpha.com) Type this into input: sum from j=0 to 25 of ((-1)j(25 choose j)(((25-j) choose 10)/(25 choose 10))8)
    (I couldn't directly link because the % signs in the URL were messing up our site linking. Apologies for the mess.
    The Secretary Problem
    The Angel Problem (by Alaric)
    James Grime's Video on the Codepad Problem

    Credits

    Hosted By

    Alaric - http://alaricstephen.com
    Alex - http://twitter.com/speakmouthwords

    Editing by Alex

    Back to school vocals by Alaric

    Theme music by David Russell - https://youtube.com/DavidRussell323

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