Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin Math Class Is Hard
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Apr 10, 2019 Seth dives into the surprising world of probability with the Monty Hall problem, challenging traditional math perceptions. He explains why switching choices significantly increases winning odds and the psychological barriers we face in understanding probability. The episode highlights the distinction between freelancers and entrepreneurs, addressing effective remote meeting strategies. Seth also discusses the impact of sunk costs on decision-making and emphasizes the importance of community and showing up consistently in our endeavors.
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Math Is Intuitive Not Just Memorized
- Seth Godin reframes math as an everyday, intuitive skill rather than rote arithmetic taught in school.
- He argues math is real and we use it constantly through perception and decision-making.
Monty Hall And The Curtain Trade
- Seth recounts Monty Hall on Let's Make a Deal and the show's trading conceit with curtains and goats.
- He uses the show's format to set up a probability puzzle about switching choices.
Why Switching Doubles Your Odds
- The Monty Hall problem shows switching after Monty reveals a goat doubles your winning chances.
- Sticking retains the original low probability because Monty's reveal conveys directional information.
