A theorem about risk-taking calculus and gambling. It states that if the probability of a loss is less than 1/6, then it is convenient to gamble and not prepare for the worst-case scenario. This theorem is demonstrated by the common use of Russian roulette, which gambles everything on a 1/6 chance of winning something which is obviously less valuable than life therefore any application of this theorem is valid.
Ludovico: Man, the teacher might test me in chemistry tomorrow.
Eduard: Oral or written?
Ludovico: Oral.
Eduard: How many people are getting tested?
Ludovico: 2 out of 13.
Eduard: Then you should gamble on it, because of the Russian Roulette Theorem.
Ludovico: Sexy
Eduard: Oral or written?
Ludovico: Oral.
Eduard: How many people are getting tested?
Ludovico: 2 out of 13.
Eduard: Then you should gamble on it, because of the Russian Roulette Theorem.
Ludovico: Sexy
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"I documented instances of corporate malfeasance. Response: 'That's just a conspiracy theory.' That's Haec Est Theoria Conspirationis Fallacy—using the label to dismiss documented facts. Calling it a theory doesn't make the documents disappear. The label avoids engagement, which is exactly why it's used."
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Hym "The person I would theoretically report it to already knew. And this was not a business decision is was and is a publication made. I'm publishing papers. You are stealing it because is it better than anything you could manage to generate with your mentally retarded mind and for no other reason. THE ONLY BUSINESS DECISION BEING MADE HERE... Is the one to STEAL FROM ME! Those are the 2 decisions being made. One to steal from me and the other to allow it. If I can't get to one of you I CAN get to the other."
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aka The Downward-Value Utility Arbitrage Principle
/vee-aitch-es thee-uh-ruhm/
Definition:
A consumer hack for maximum lifestyle value on a pauper budget. The VHS Theorem states: when something’s cultural clout collapses faster than its functionality, its utility-per-dollar skyrockets. In plain English: if it still works but nobody wants it, it’s basically magic.
Mechanics:
Cultural Abandonment – everyone chases the new shiny thing.
Functional Persistence – the old stuff still works fine.
Depression Pricing – sellers panic-sell at rock-bottom prices.
Utility Extraction – you live like a sultan on a scratch-off budget.
Examples:
VHS tapes, DVDs, old game consoles, CRT TVs, secondhand instruments, cast iron, estate sale gold — basically anything that fell out of fashion but still functions.
When culture abandons it, the wise inherit it.
aka The Downward-Value Utility Arbitrage Principle
/vee-aitch-es thee-uh-ruhm/
Definition:
A consumer hack for maximum lifestyle value on a pauper budget. The VHS Theorem states: when something’s cultural clout collapses faster than its functionality, its utility-per-dollar skyrockets. In plain English: if it still works but nobody wants it, it’s basically magic.
Mechanics:
Cultural Abandonment – everyone chases the new shiny thing.
Functional Persistence – the old stuff still works fine.
Depression Pricing – sellers panic-sell at rock-bottom prices.
Utility Extraction – you live like a sultan on a scratch-off budget.
Examples:
VHS tapes, DVDs, old game consoles, CRT TVs, secondhand instruments, cast iron, estate sale gold — basically anything that fell out of fashion but still functions.
When culture abandons it, the wise inherit it.
“Picked up 50 VHS tapes for $20 and watched classics all weekend. Totally The VHS Theorem at work, my man!"
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