Monthly Archives: April 2018

Q: What is quantum immortality?

Posted on April 15, 2018 by The Physicist

Physicist: A common refrain in quantum theory is “anything that can happen does”.  Shockingly, and with total disregard for our own human experience, this seems to be true.  When you consider what this means in the context of living and … Continue reading →

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Q: If you double your bet every time you lose, won’t you eventually win and come out ahead?

Posted on April 7, 2018 by The Physicist

Physicist: Yes, but… There are good reasons why casinos make money and “how to gamble” books are longer than two sentences.  According to the law of large numbers, if you’re likely to lose a little bit of money in a … Continue reading →

Posted in -- By the Physicist, Math, Probability | 3 Comments

Q: Will we ever discover a completely new color?

Posted on April 1, 2018 by The Physicist

Physicist: Although not common, completely new, novel colors are found from time to time. There’s a vast conspiracy of optometrists and ophthalmologists who will try to convince you that our three types of cone cells somehow limit our vision, in a … Continue reading →

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