Imagine you are in a casino where the roulette wheels have only red and black colours. You win if the ball falls on black, and the house wins on red. Currently, more black than red slots exist, so it is a tempting game to play as the odds are in your favour.
However, what if the croupier adds more reds to the wheels over time? Will you still play when the odds significantly go against you?
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