Law Practice
Jun. 6, 2013
Where the truth lies: the Monty Hall problem
Among other things, the Monty Hall problem illustrates how, thinking clearly through the rules of a game ahead of time improves the odds of prevailing.
Robert L. Bastian Jr.
Partner, Bastian & Dini
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Whittier Law School
The Monty Hall problem has some subtle implications for the practice of law as well as some practical applications for at least this lawyer. The practical application is that I was able to turn the tables on a friend, a very intelligent Ukranian mathematician who, dabbling in American law, frequently asked me, after proposing a legal maneuver, theory or argument, "Why not?"
After I had exhausted all of my legal training and experience, he remained unsatisfied. After I exhausted m...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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