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You’re given two envelopes. One has twice as much money as the other. You pick one and then start second-guessing everything.
What if switching always gives you an edge? What if you’re trapped in a logical loop that makes no sense but feels mathematically correct?
This is the Two Envelopes Paradox—a brain-breaking thought experiment that shows how even perfect logic can lead you into madness.
Watch until the end and try to escape the loop.
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You’re given two envelopes. One has twice as much money as the other. You pick one and then start second-guessing everything.
What if switching always gives you an edge? What if you’re trapped in a logical loop that makes no sense but feels mathematically correct?
This is the Two Envelopes Paradox—a brain-breaking thought experiment that shows how even perfect logic can lead you into madness.
Watch until the end and try to escape the loop.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices