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There are some algorithms that look very random, like the Mersenne Twister. It is probably what is used in casinos. The MS is also used in many games.
Someone mentioned a random number with a lava lamp, and that is probably as close as you can get, even though it still isn't truly random. The variables that effect it are so complex that it is effectively impossible to predict.
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it would be interesting, if not impossible, to find out how the brain calculates random. for example, when I type in random numbers like 651218, how does my brain choose those numbers? kinda weird...
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Yes that is interesting.
I have absolutely no idea how the brain works - however I believe it has to do with something kind of like...nerve friction. Whichever nerves in your fingers are tensed and ready to go, will be more likely to press down.
f only life let you press CTRL-Z.
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I think your brain follows a pattern. When I put my fingers on the keyboard and type random stuff I can see patterns...
Maybe it is 'cause of the fact that I am a robot :na_th_an: BZZZ
There is something you can try out, but I think this has to do with the language spoken in your country and more things. What I am talking about: go to your pals (separately) and ask them for a number between 1 and 4. Everyone chooses 3. I've tried that. Maybe 1 out of 20 chose another number.
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So can I:
asdfalksjfalskjfalksjfalskjfalskjflaskjflaiejlaejlkvnvonweunvouwneonvlasieulabieoalnbaeuas
I believe that's because we have a position for our fingers when typing. It's kinda like raycasting, for me - I have my left-pinkie on the SHIFT key and my left thumb on the SPACE key. In by brain all keys are relative to those positions. So when typing randomly, it isn't really random: I type an "A" and then my brain kicks into gear and goes for a key often used after "A". In my case, it's "W", for two reasons: W is close to A, and the way my fingers flow makes them hit that key.
f only life let you press CTRL-Z.
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wierd. when i randomly type stuff
fhaldsflakshdfidsfbgfygfg
it is relevant to where i position my hands for typing.
but also ((being right handed)) my right hand shifts rows up and down while my left stays in the middle. Thats makes a pattern. hmmmmmmmmmmm
hey, maybe it's random how many 'm' i put in hmmm. :roll:
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Well. your free will chooses what you press, so it isn't an equation.
About the "Pick a number between one and four" thing and people choosing three:
Most people choose 3, 7, 13, and 37 when asked to pick numbers (especially odd). I beleive this is becuase 3 and 7 are both close to the "midle number" (5), but not right next to it. Also, we don't want to seem predictable, so don't choose an even number. Think about it, counting by 2s (0, 2, 4, 6...) is more common than counting by 2s and starting at 1 (1, 3, 5, 7...).
For exmaple, when we pick a number between one and ten, we usually do this:
Not 1, that is the lower limit.
Not 10, that is the upper limit.
Not 5, that is the middle number.
Now, what is in between 1 and 5? 2 and 3. 2 is even, so 3.
...or...
Now, what is in between of 5 and 10? 7 and 8. 8 is even, so 7.
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Wow, thats exactly what I do and i didn't even relise it until now. This is very interesting.
edit: just tested that theory. i said:
Choose a number between 1 and 10. I choose 3.
My mom said 6 and my brother said 7... hmm
using this i wonder if it is possible to predict a guess from a human.
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Quote:Wow, thats exactly what I do and i didn't even relise it until now. This is very interesting.
edit: just tested that theory. i said:
Choose a number between 1 and 10. I choose 3.
My mom said 6 and my brother said 7... hmm
using this i wonder if it is possible to predict a guess from a human.
Well, we still have free will, so it isn't like that process is set in stone. It is simply a logical process many people subconsiously choose to take.
Also, ask someone for a number between 1 and 50. You will probably get 37.
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It could be a scientific equation. ((If someone finds it here comes sentient A.I.)) but i asked my mom and she said 40.
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