The Lost Fisherman Problem - What is the most efficient way back to shore?

The video explores methods to find the shore in thick fog, starting with a basic circular method and progressing to more efficient strategies. It introduces a four-step method and concludes with an optimized approach, reducing the worst-case travel distance.

How does the method ensure that the boat will eventually hit the shore?

What is the minimum distance that guarantees reaching the shore according to the most efficient method?

What improvement does the final method offer compared to the previous methods?