#19 - Probability, Pubs and Power
- Author
- Odds and Evenings
- Published
- Sun 09 Sep 2018
- Episode Link
- https://www.oddsandevenings.com/19
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
