This is not a game question, but it may be an interesting question regarding decision making for humans:
What is the total Shannon entropy of the variables controlling whether or not a human will do what it consciously believes will lead to the most desirable outcome?
If all humans currently alive collectively represent every possible variable combination in this regard, the maximum value for the answer is 32.7 bits[1]. That is, 33 on/off switches completely decide whether or not you will put off doing your homework[2]. Is the correct value higher or lower?
Some variables might be aggregated from analog sources, such as adrenaline level, in combination with a series of thresholds specific to the individual.
Two to the power of 32.7 is the current world population.
Substitute “homework” with whatever you desire.
I made up this question just now, and suspect it may be insanely stupid.
If all humans currently alive collectively represent every possible variable combination in this regard, the maximum value for the answer is 32.7 bits[1]. That is, 33 on/off switches completely decide whether or not you will put off doing your homework[2]. Is the correct value higher or lower?
Much, much higher. The humans currently alive represent only a very sparse sampling of possible combinations of genes, and an even sparser sampling of possible combinations of life experiences. I don’t see any obvious reason why the answer to this question shouldn’t be greater than the number of subatomic particles in your body.
I don’t see any obvious reason why the answer to this question shouldn’t be greater than the number of subatomic particles in your body.
Clarification: I am only talking about direct inputs to the decision making process, not what they’re aggregated from (which would be the observable universe).
Due to chaotic / non-linear effects, you’re not going to get anywhere near the compression you need for 33 bits to be enough...I’m very confident the answer is much much higher...
This is not a game question, but it may be an interesting question regarding decision making for humans:
What is the total Shannon entropy of the variables controlling whether or not a human will do what it consciously believes will lead to the most desirable outcome?
If all humans currently alive collectively represent every possible variable combination in this regard, the maximum value for the answer is 32.7 bits[1]. That is, 33 on/off switches completely decide whether or not you will put off doing your homework[2]. Is the correct value higher or lower?
Some variables might be aggregated from analog sources, such as adrenaline level, in combination with a series of thresholds specific to the individual.
Two to the power of 32.7 is the current world population.
Substitute “homework” with whatever you desire.
I made up this question just now, and suspect it may be insanely stupid.
Much, much higher. The humans currently alive represent only a very sparse sampling of possible combinations of genes, and an even sparser sampling of possible combinations of life experiences. I don’t see any obvious reason why the answer to this question shouldn’t be greater than the number of subatomic particles in your body.
Clarification: I am only talking about direct inputs to the decision making process, not what they’re aggregated from (which would be the observable universe).
Due to chaotic / non-linear effects, you’re not going to get anywhere near the compression you need for 33 bits to be enough...I’m very confident the answer is much much higher...