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ArielGenesis
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if the bridge is vertical, i could just jump with the ball and the mullet. it doesn't matter much wether i DO survive right.
This one may be easier than cannibal logic
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around a riddle involving a weight limit on a bridge and the challenge of crossing it while carrying a mallet and croquet balls. Participants explore various strategies and reasoning related to physics, weight distribution, and the feasibility of juggling as a solution.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Mathematical reasoning
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest juggling the balls to reduce the weight on the bridge at any given time.
- Others argue that juggling would not work due to the reaction forces involved when tossing the balls.
- A participant proposes that the structural engineer likely included a safety factor in the bridge's design, implying that a slight excess weight may be permissible.
- Another suggestion involves removing clothing or using the bathroom to reduce weight before crossing.
- Some participants propose leaving the mallet behind or using a string to pull it across after crossing.
- One participant humorously suggests using a fictional hover-pod to bypass the problem entirely.
- Another participant discusses the physics of juggling, questioning the feasibility of maintaining the necessary upward force while juggling.
- There are references to similar riddles and the importance of understanding the physics behind the problem.
- Some participants express skepticism about the juggling solution, citing potential contradictions and the limitations of current physics models.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the effectiveness of juggling as a solution, with multiple competing views on its feasibility and the implications of weight distribution. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to the riddle.
Contextual Notes
Participants express uncertainty about the assumptions underlying the riddle, such as the exact mechanics of juggling and the implications of weight on the bridge. There are also references to the limitations of current physics models in addressing the problem.
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