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Hey, first post. Looking forward to many more!
Me and a friend were having a discussion about probability regarding lottery numbers. We talked about randomly choosing numbers and I raised the question: Is it possible to "Choose" random numbers? The fact that you are deciding which numbers to choose, does that mean they're NOT random. Or is it a paradox?
I mean, you might think that you're choosing numbers randomly but if you're thinking about which one to choose then it can't be random. Subconsciously there might be a logic pattern to your choice, unless of course you close your eyes and pick them out of a hat.
Anyone have any insight into this?
Cheers
Me and a friend were having a discussion about probability regarding lottery numbers. We talked about randomly choosing numbers and I raised the question: Is it possible to "Choose" random numbers? The fact that you are deciding which numbers to choose, does that mean they're NOT random. Or is it a paradox?
I mean, you might think that you're choosing numbers randomly but if you're thinking about which one to choose then it can't be random. Subconsciously there might be a logic pattern to your choice, unless of course you close your eyes and pick them out of a hat.
Anyone have any insight into this?
Cheers
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