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I don't think it really affects anything if the prize is decided after opening the door.

The analogy only really fails if your internal value system values predictability... Which for some people is true.

But for others who have a vague feeling of dissatisfaction then the chances are that the unknown door picked from a shortlist of options will yield better results than staying put with the option given to you via external factors




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