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Philosophy for Kids / Philosophy's Not Boring: The Kids Philosophy Podcast · Wednesday · 11 min

What is luck?

Have you ever rolled a double six in a board game and felt like you had magical powers? It feels like the universe is totally on your side! But is luck real, or is it just a feeling? In this mind-bending episode of Philosophy is Not Boring, Mira and Finn dive into the amazing science of probability and the ancient philosophy of luck! Discover why mathematicians say dice have absolutely zero memory, and learn about a super cool Roman philosopher named Seneca who believed luck is simply what happens when preparation meets opportunity! You will also hear about a hilarious 1993 science experiment by psychologist Richard Wiseman. He tricked hundreds of people with a giant hidden message in a newspaper to see who was actually "lucky"! Find out why people who feel unlucky completely missed the giant text, while lucky people spotted it in seconds! We might not be able to control the dice, but can we build our own luck like a superpower? Grab your treasure maps, keep your eyes wide open, and let's find out!

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Have you ever rolled a double six in a board game and felt like you had magical powers? It feels like the universe is totally on your side! But is luck real, or is it just a feeling? In this mind-bending episode of Philosophy is Not Boring, Mira and Finn dive into the amazing science of probability and the ancient philosophy of luck! Discover why mathematicians say dice have absolutely zero memory, and learn about a super cool Roman philosopher named Seneca who believed luck is simply what happens when preparation meets opportunity! You will also hear about a hilarious 1993 science experiment by psychologist Richard Wiseman. He tricked hundreds of people with a giant hidden message in a newspaper to see who was actually "lucky"! Find out why people who feel unlucky completely missed the giant text, while lucky people spotted it in seconds! We might not be able to control the dice, but can we build our own luck like a superpower? Grab your treasure maps, keep your eyes wide open, and let's find out!

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