The tortoise and the hare

We know who wins this race but why? (see if your answer is better than mine)

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
We know who wins this race but why? (see if your answer is better than mine)

It's a similar situation to the one faced by Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.

Originally posted by @fmf
It's a similar situation to the one faced by Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.

So y does the tortoise win?

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
So y does the tortoise win?

The story is written. The characters, their interaction and their fate are set. This tortoise's creator decided the result. And the tortoise in question has no existence outside of the story.

Originally posted by @fmf
The story is written. The characters, their interaction and their fate are set. This tortoise's creator decided the result. And the tortoise in question has no existence outside of the story.

We'll get to this answer

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
We know who wins this race but why? (see if your answer is better than mine)

Fast and consistent always wins over slow and steady unless complacency sets in.

Originally posted by @divegeester
Fast and consistent always wins over slow and steady unless complacency sets in.

Though it can be hard to be consistent when going fast, hence the expression 'Slow but steady wins the race.' (Or, less speed more haste).

Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-duke
Though it can be hard to be consistent when going fast, hence the expression 'Slow but steady wins the race.' (Or, less speed more haste).

That does of course depend on the conditions of the race.

Originally posted by @divegeester
That does of course depend on the conditions of the race.

True, but for most things in life, error ratio goes up the faster you go.

Take chess, for example.

Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-duke
True, but for most things in life, error ratio goes up the faster you go.

Take chess, for example.

Agreed but if the base error ratio is so low to start then it’s a calculated risk based on race conditions.

For example the chances of twisting your ankle go up when you run but would you bet on that happening in a race where the other contestant is a walker?

The hare sets of quick, he dashes here , he dashes there, he finds information,etc.

The tortoise walks slowly where he needs to and wins. Why? Because the tortoise knew where to go.

The oak and the willow.

Apples and oranges, really.

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel...

The tortoise walks slowly where he needs to and wins. Why? Because the tortoise knew where to go.

And on the tortoise's aim-full walk, in her stodgy how much did she miss?

Originally posted by @apathist
And on the tortoise's aim-full walk, in her stodgy how much did she miss?

the tortoise knew to work smarter, not harder. He also knew the answers were simple 🙂

Originally posted by @apathist
The oak and the willow.

Apples and oranges, really.

forget apples. go past them and aim for the grapes 🙂