Science, Future and controversy
Consider this sequence:
1, 3, 7, 15, …
Each number seems to follow a simple rule, but there’s something magical happening when we look at their binary representations. This sequence demonstrates how simple patterns create complex constraints – a fundamental concept in complex systems.
You’re managing a busy intersection where cars arrive from the north and east. Each direction gets a 30-second green light. Your goal is to decide which direction should get the green light next to minimize the total waiting time
Read moreWeekly Problem: Latin Squares and Experimental Design The Mystery of Latin Squares A Latin square is a grid where each symbol appears exactly once in each row and column. Simple to describe, yet they hold deep mathematical mysteries and practical
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You have three cards numbered 1, 2, and 3. You shuffle them and place them face down in a row.
Question: What is the probability that at least one card is in its correct position (i.e., card number matches its position)?
Read moreThe Curious Case of the Musical Cipher “My dear Watson,” Holmes began, his eyes gleaming with interest, “we have received a most peculiar message from Inspector Lestrade. Three musical patterns, each hiding a word, and when properly arranged, will reveal
Read moreUnderstanding the Fallacy Fallacy Test your knowledge about the fallacy fallacy – the mistake of assuming that if an argument contains a fallacy, its conclusion must be false.
Read more[raw] The Paradox of Market Street Week 1 Challenge | Deadline: Next Monday “In the bustling city of Behavoria, on the famous Market Street, a peculiar experiment is taking place…” The Scenario Three shops opened on Market Street, each selling
Read more🤔 Philosopher A 🤯 Philosopher B “Let’s start our discussion about the Liar Paradox…” Next Step Reset The Liar Paradox is one of the oldest and most famous logical paradoxes, dating back to ancient Greece. In its simplest form, it’s
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Our weekly problem no. 3. Algorithmic problem Solutions to be published on Saturday 26/10/24! Write your thoughts in the comments! Here is the solution to the stable marriage riddle.
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