Peter Chiron
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Mathematics in Magic
Mathematics in Magic Magic is a form of entertainment that relies on deception and misdirection to create the illusion of the impossible. But while magic may seem like a purely visual art form, there is actually a lot of mathematics involved in making it work.
By Peter Chiron9 months ago in FYI
The Monty Hall Problem
The Monty Hall Problem: A Probability Puzzle With a Surprising Solution The Monty Hall Problem is a classic probability puzzle that has been puzzling people for decades. In the puzzle, you are presented with three doors, behind one of which is a car and behind the other two are goats. You choose a door, and the host, who knows what is behind each door, opens one of the other two doors to reveal a goat. The host then asks you if you want to switch your choice to the other unopened door. Should you switch?
By Peter Chiron9 months ago in Humans
The Power of Suggestion
The Power of Suggestion to Heal The placebo effect is a phenomenon in which people experience beneficial effects from fake or sham treatments. This effect is often attributed to the power of suggestion. When people believe that they are receiving a real treatment, their brains can release chemicals that have a positive effect on their health.
By Peter Chiron9 months ago in Humans
Do Chairs Exist?
Do Ordinary Objects Exist? Do chairs, tables, and cars really exist? Or are they just convenient ways of talking about the arrangements of atoms and molecules? This is the question of whether ordinary objects exist, and it has been debated by philosophers for centuries.
By Peter Chiron9 months ago in Humans
The DEADLIEST Swords in The World
The Legend of the Muramasa Swords The Muramasa swords are legendary Japanese swords that are said to be cursed. The rumors surrounding the curse mainly originated from the abrasive and venomous personality of Muramasa himself. He was believed to be insane and prone to bursting into sudden fits of violence. This unbalanced mind, along with his relentless strive for perfection and his violent passion for crafting deadly swords, created weapons which became the product of his genius, intense determination, bloodlust, and insanity.
By Peter Chiron9 months ago in FYI