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
by Darth kugor February 6, 2026
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