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We know who wins this race but why? (see if your answer is better than mine)
Originally posted by @karoly-aczelIt's a similar situation to the one faced by Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.
We know who wins this race but why? (see if your answer is better than mine)
Originally posted by @fmfSo y does the tortoise win?
It's a similar situation to the one faced by Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.
Originally posted by @karoly-aczelThe 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.
So y does the tortoise win?
Originally posted by @fmfWe'll get to this answer
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 @karoly-aczelFast and consistent always wins over slow and steady unless complacency sets in.
We know who wins this race but why? (see if your answer is better than mine)
Originally posted by @divegeesterThough it can be hard to be consistent when going fast, hence the expression 'Slow but steady wins the race.' (Or, less speed more haste).
Fast and consistent always wins over slow and steady unless complacency sets in.
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeThat does of course depend on the conditions of the race.
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 @divegeesterTrue, but for most things in life, error ratio goes up the faster you go.
That does of course depend on the conditions of the race.
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeAgreed but if the base error ratio is so low to start then it’s a calculated risk based on race conditions.
True, but for most things in life, error ratio goes up the faster you go.
Take chess, for example.
Originally posted by @karoly-aczel...And on the tortoise's aim-full walk, in her stodgy how much did she miss?
The tortoise walks slowly where he needs to and wins. Why? Because the tortoise knew where to go.
Originally posted by @apathistthe tortoise knew to work smarter, not harder. He also knew the answers were simple 🙂
And on the tortoise's aim-full walk, in her stodgy how much did she miss?
Originally posted by @apathistforget apples. go past them and aim for the grapes 🙂
The oak and the willow.
Apples and oranges, really.