I got to see for the first time the guy playing Jeopardy!. Friday I walked into a bar and watched the champion question the final answer. He was ahead by several thousand dollars (maybe $50K), so he was well positioned to make a big bet on the final answer, and still comfortable in the knowledge that even if he missed the question, he was going to win, moving on to the next round.
By later today, he will have most likely broken the record for the most money ever won by a Jeopardy! contestant. Ken Jennings, who presently owns the money record, says he always thought that if someone had the proper skill-set, the strategy this current champion is employing would be a formula for success.
His formula, from what I've heard (haven't watched the show) is that he starts off by picking the highest dollar value answers, and that by accumulating big dollars, when the "Daily Double" rolls around, he's able to bet big if he feels he will know the question.
When I watched the guy on TV, I was struck by how young he looked. I'm guessing he's a very very bright guy. How does one acquire so much knowledge at such a young age? Also, with his advanced skills, it's doubly interesting he uses that to be a professional gambler in Vegas.
So here's my question: The strategy this champion uses to play Jeapardy!, is there a life's lesson to be learned?
One of them might be when you're young, go hard and go big. IOW, pay the price early (education) and it's something that will provide a good income for life.
Would find it interesting what others may think and if there truly are life lessons to be learned.
As an aside, I would think when this is all over, this guy will parley his notoriety into the speaking circuit and other avenues. His winning on Jeapardy! is only the beginning.
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Oh boy, just saw this, will see if it's true:
https://www.nydailynews.com/enterta...0190603-c26qnj3firgyzfm6tbj6uhaaym-story.html
By later today, he will have most likely broken the record for the most money ever won by a Jeopardy! contestant. Ken Jennings, who presently owns the money record, says he always thought that if someone had the proper skill-set, the strategy this current champion is employing would be a formula for success.
His formula, from what I've heard (haven't watched the show) is that he starts off by picking the highest dollar value answers, and that by accumulating big dollars, when the "Daily Double" rolls around, he's able to bet big if he feels he will know the question.
When I watched the guy on TV, I was struck by how young he looked. I'm guessing he's a very very bright guy. How does one acquire so much knowledge at such a young age? Also, with his advanced skills, it's doubly interesting he uses that to be a professional gambler in Vegas.
So here's my question: The strategy this champion uses to play Jeapardy!, is there a life's lesson to be learned?
One of them might be when you're young, go hard and go big. IOW, pay the price early (education) and it's something that will provide a good income for life.
Would find it interesting what others may think and if there truly are life lessons to be learned.
As an aside, I would think when this is all over, this guy will parley his notoriety into the speaking circuit and other avenues. His winning on Jeapardy! is only the beginning.
[mod edit - link contains spoilers]
Oh boy, just saw this, will see if it's true:
https://www.nydailynews.com/enterta...0190603-c26qnj3firgyzfm6tbj6uhaaym-story.html
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