A Conversation for The Two-envelope Paradox

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Post 1

Nirvanite

Just keep the envelope you pick and walk away, guaranteed profit.


Good Entry tho.


Luck

Post 2

Menthol Penguin - Currently revising/editing my book

I can't help thinking that wouldn't it just be better to meet several people with two enveleopes of money, just pick randomly. Surely at least once you will get lucky and get the higher amount of money. If not then you know your luck's run out.


Luck

Post 3

Nirvanite

Who cares if its the higher amount of money, its still free money (hypothtically spaking)


Luck

Post 4

Menthol Penguin - Currently revising/editing my book

True. I wouldn't mind getting some free money. Donate here. Major credit cards are also accepted.smiley - biggrin


Luck

Post 5

4me-2me (Please don't 8me)

You can also steal the second envelopesmiley - run, more profit garanteed and steel free money. You'll be sure to have £1.5x...


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