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You have three switches in one room and a single light bulb in another room. You are allowed to visit the room with the light bulb only once. How do you figure out which switch controls the bulb? Write your answer in the comments before looking at other answers.


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If this were an interview question, the correct response would be "Do you have any relevant questions for me? Because have a long list of things that more deserving of my precious time than to think about this!

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[+] -9 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I’ll be honest, a lot of those are pretty stupid

Obviously the wires are connected

Obviously one switch controls the light

Obviously the lights start off

In a thought experiment you can magically reach the lightbulb if you want

Obviously you cannot bring a friend

Obviously you cannot see the light from the switch

Obviously you return to the switches

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  • [–] 9 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    lol

    Every time you say "obviously" to an assumption, someone else gets the job.

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