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#19 - Probability, Pubs and Power

#19 - Probability, Pubs and Power

Update: 2018-09-09

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

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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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#19 - Probability, Pubs and Power

#19 - Probability, Pubs and Power

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