Cortex 149: Rock, Paper, Scissors
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Nov 20, 2023 Dive into the fascinating world of Rock, Paper, Scissors as the hosts unpack its surprising depth, revealing connections to existential questions about humanity's future. They discuss the creative challenges of engaging audiences through interactive video content while navigating the complexities of game mechanics. Listen in as they reflect on emotional vulnerability in isolation and the mixed reactions to their latest project. Plus, explore the role of analytics in shaping responses and the frustrations with YouTube's features that impact content creation.
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Monty Hall Problem in RPS
- Myke Hurley fell into the Monty Hall problem when playing rock, paper, scissors with Grey.
- He chose scissors repeatedly, only reaching the second round legitimately before giving up.
Video Origin
- CGP Grey's rock-paper-scissors video idea originated from YouTube's interactive features.
- He wanted to create a choose-your-own-adventure style video game.
Project Evolution
- CGP Grey's video project evolved beyond just a game.
- It explored the concepts of probability and existential risk.