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Why are people hardwired to suck at probabilities? Is there something inherently broken about probability questions? I have a feeling they might be pure mental masturbation constructs without a real link to logic or empiricism.

Here's an example: suppose Herp and Durp toss a fair six-sided die in turn until one of them wins by getting the first "6". What is the probability that Herp wins this game, assuming he gets to toss first?

I bet most of you will fail. I'll post the answer soon.
>Hint: It isn't 50/50

>>3003693

yes, pay attention

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFoa3jbVG3U&

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