TED-Ed: Can you solve the wizard standoff riddle? - Daniel Finkel

TED-Ed: Can you solve the wizard standoff riddle? - Daniel Finkel

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9th - 10th Grade

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In a magical duel, you must choose a wand and strategy to defeat two opponents. The Noether 9000 is powerful but makes you a target. The Gaussian offers a middle ground, but the Bannekar, though weakest, provides the best odds by forcing opponents to target each other. By missing on purpose, you increase your chances of winning. The video explores these strategies and concludes that sometimes the best move is to appear weak.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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