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350 Is The Upper Limit
"If humanity wishes to preserve a planet similar to that on which civilization developed and to which life on earth is adapted... CO2 will need to be reduced from its current 385 ppm to at most 350 ppm."
Jim Hansen, NASA

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The Monty Hall Problem

LOS ANGELES - APRIL 30:  TV game show host Mon...
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Let’s Make A Deal

Carefully thinking your way through complex problems, one step at a time, reveals an easy method to increase your odds of success from the outset. Sometimes, the obvious answer is not quite right.

Take, for instance, the Monty Hall problem. Here, you’re offered the chance to pick a wonderful prize hidden behind one of three doors. After you make your choice, one of the other doors is opened, revealing one of the gag prizes, and you are given the chance to change your choice. What should you do, change or stay with your first choice?

The answer might surprise you…

Increase Your Chances Of Winning


I am Jon, and I’ll take what’s hidden behind door number 4.

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July 18th, 2008 Posted by Jon | Fun Stuff | Leave a Comment

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