You’re in a gymnasium by yourself. There are only two exits, one on each end.
One door leads to certain death, and the other door is a pathway out where you allowed to keep living.
There is a guard in front of each door. One guard always tells the truth, and the other guard always lies.
You don't know which door is which, and you also don’t know which guard is the truth-teller or liar. The “truth” guard could be in front of the death door or vice versa.
Let’s say you can ask one question of one of the guards, and that's it. Let’s also assume you’re not suicidal.
I'm already either breaking a window or using heavy objects to breach a wall. Being told under coercion what my only options are just doesn't work for me.
I think we all have some of that in us. I also don't lije being blamed for something I didn't do. If that happens, I think it gives me license to go do it.
Question to the guard (doesn't matter which one): Assuming your life depends on me getting out of here alive, meaning you will live or die based on what door I use, which one do you want me to use?
Nothing a good fire-alarm-automatic-sprinkler event couldn't cure, for that matter. I doubt those guards have any stake in outcomes or get paid much for such a stupid job, so I figure they skedaddle at the first sign of trouble, and besides, at least one of them is probably either a fired or retired copper who doesn't want to be on-scene playing rent-a-cop when the real guys show up. Hint: always carry a lighter whether you smoke or not. This human struggle against nature began to tip in our favor with the taming of fire, and we should not abandon the skill.
Well said: the idea of changing the rules to beat the game has served me well for many years, since even before I saw that particular Star Trek. Just as an aside, I have been watching 'A Touch of Frost' lately; in his utterly English way Jack Frost is the detective-inspector version of a James Kirk, a shamelessly unofficious neglecter of paperwork and rule breaker who relies on instinct and never forgets that his job is about human beings.
For once, it looks as though somebody has posted the entire series at an okay resolution (480) on Youtube, and even organized them sequentially. David Janson's high-strung and semi-abusive DI with a heart of a puppy in need of a home is an acquired taste the first few episodes, but as a fan of British crime drama from way back I would say this is among the best ever, plus we see a handful of future notables like Michael Kitchen of Foyle's War and Damian Lewis from Band of Brothers make guest appearances at much earlier ages during the late 90s. Good show, jolly, jolly good show, and all....
I'm already either breaking a window or using heavy objects to breach a wall. Being told under coercion what my only options are just doesn't work for me.
I think we all have some of that in us. I also don't lije being blamed for something I didn't do. If that happens, I think it gives me license to go do it.
Question to the guard (doesn't matter which one): Assuming your life depends on me getting out of here alive, meaning you will live or die based on what door I use, which one do you want me to use?
I look for the guards and take one of the other doors in the picture.
Lol!! Geez, I can’t win here. I should have drawn a stick figure photo of the actual scenario for you.
I'd need to take time for a more serious answer. Think Kobayashi Maru.
Nothing a good fire-alarm-automatic-sprinkler event couldn't cure, for that matter. I doubt those guards have any stake in outcomes or get paid much for such a stupid job, so I figure they skedaddle at the first sign of trouble, and besides, at least one of them is probably either a fired or retired copper who doesn't want to be on-scene playing rent-a-cop when the real guys show up. Hint: always carry a lighter whether you smoke or not. This human struggle against nature began to tip in our favor with the taming of fire, and we should not abandon the skill.
Well said: the idea of changing the rules to beat the game has served me well for many years, since even before I saw that particular Star Trek. Just as an aside, I have been watching 'A Touch of Frost' lately; in his utterly English way Jack Frost is the detective-inspector version of a James Kirk, a shamelessly unofficious neglecter of paperwork and rule breaker who relies on instinct and never forgets that his job is about human beings.
Thanks, I'll look for Frost.
For once, it looks as though somebody has posted the entire series at an okay resolution (480) on Youtube, and even organized them sequentially. David Janson's high-strung and semi-abusive DI with a heart of a puppy in need of a home is an acquired taste the first few episodes, but as a fan of British crime drama from way back I would say this is among the best ever, plus we see a handful of future notables like Michael Kitchen of Foyle's War and Damian Lewis from Band of Brothers make guest appearances at much earlier ages during the late 90s. Good show, jolly, jolly good show, and all....
Thanks, I found it on Amazon Prime to which we already subscribe and we'll give it a shot.