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I Have a Little Bias: The Mathematics of Dreidel

Dec 18, 2024
49 mins

Episode Description

It’s the holiday season, and Pete and Noah are getting into the festive spirit by looking at the math behind a favorite Hannukah game.  Join our hosts as they delve into the probabilities of the dreidel and uncover a counterintuitive truth about its fairness.  Whatever traditions you and your family look forward to at this time of year, we promise a lively and interesting time as we take this topic for a spin.  Seasons Greetings!

Robert Feinerman's paper, An Ancient Unfair Game

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