Why Overthinking Rock-Paper-Scissors Makes You Lose
A new study says that overthinking about your last move in rock-paper-scissors can actually make you lose more. Researchers observed the brain activity of 62 people who played 15,000 rounds on a computer. The team found that players who ignored the previous round won more often. When players remembered what had happened before, their next move became easier to predict. Many also showed habits, such as repeatedly choosing “rock” or avoiding the same move twice. Researchers say this lesson can be useful in real life: sometimes letting go of past results leads to better choices.
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A new study says that overthinking about your last move in rock-paper-scissors can actually make you lose more. Researchers observed the brain activity of 62 people who played 15,000 rounds on a computer. The team found that players who ignored the previous round won more often.
