The Psychology behind the Monty H...

The Psychology behind the Monty Hall Paradox

Curious Wiring by Dr. Lindsay Demers
S1 · E8
Sep 11, 2025
07:30

Episode notes

Why does the Monty Hall problem confuse so many people? In this video, we break down the psychology and math behind this famous probability puzzle. You’ll learn how base rate neglect causes most people to make the wrong choice, and why switching doors actually improves your odds.

Keywords

psychology
cognitive bias
paradox
psychology explained