Why do we say "bless you" when someone sneezes? What makes time feel slower when we’re bored? Is déjà vu just a brain glitch—or something more? The Inquisitive Mind is your weekly dive into the fascinating questions we all encounter but rarely explore. Hosted with curiosity and a touch of wit, each episode unpacks the mysteries, oddities, and overlooked wonders of everyday life. If you've ever wondered "why is that?"—this podcast is for you.
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Why do we say "bless you" when someone sneezes? What makes time feel slower when we’re bored? Is déjà vu just a brain glitch—or something more? The Inquisitive Mind is your weekly dive into the fascinating questions we all encounter but rarely explore. Hosted with curiosity and a touch of wit, each episode unpacks the mysteries, oddities, and overlooked wonders of everyday life. If you've ever wondered "why is that?"—this podcast is for you.
Stop or Go? The Surprising Math of Optimal Stopping
Deep Dive
17 minutes 59 seconds
5 months ago
Stop or Go? The Surprising Math of Optimal Stopping
Why do we know the perfect moment to bid at an auction, hire a candidate, or even pop the champagne? In this episode of Deep Dive, we unpack the theory of optimal stopping—a branch of decision science that pinpoints exactly when to act for the best payoff. From the classic “secretary problem” to real-world applications in finance, dating apps, and bargain hunting, discover how mathematicians model risk, reward, and timing. You’ll learn why sometimes the best choice is to walk away—and how this counterintuitive logic can help you make smarter decisions in everyday life.
Deep Dive
Why do we say "bless you" when someone sneezes? What makes time feel slower when we’re bored? Is déjà vu just a brain glitch—or something more? The Inquisitive Mind is your weekly dive into the fascinating questions we all encounter but rarely explore. Hosted with curiosity and a touch of wit, each episode unpacks the mysteries, oddities, and overlooked wonders of everyday life. If you've ever wondered "why is that?"—this podcast is for you.
