The Rest Is Science Unadulterated Dice Nerding
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Jan 1, 2026 Dive into the fascinating world of dice as Hannah and Michael explore their significance in games and probability! Discover why some dice seem luckier than others and the quirks behind various polyhedral designs. They also tackle the science of crowd dynamics, revealing how mosh pits can behave like particle systems. Enjoy insights into the surprising design choices that make odd-sided dice fair, and hear about the historical use of randomness in science. It's a delightful mix of math, chance, and gaming!
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Design For Crowd Physics
- Treat dense crowds like physical systems to predict dangerous behavior.
- Design venues to avoid granular clogging and allow smoother flow.
Crowds Show Fluid And Vortex States
- Mosh pits switch between gas-like and vortex-like states as density and local rules change.
- Emergent patterns (Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution, vortices) arise without central coordination.
Density Triggers Granular Flow
- At densities around five to six people per square meter crowds behave like granular materials.
- Granular flow is hard to stop and can produce dangerous crowd crush dynamics.
