Dicey Learnings

(Genre: Main Bhi Philosopher)

What can we learn from a pair of Dice in the game of Monopoly?

Some analogy can be derived to a Corporate Boardroom, Parliament or even a Marriage if we compare the dice to 2 people.

Lesson 1 - The chance of the two dice showing the same number is much lesser than different numbers. The chance of 2 people thinking the same is also very less. And there can be 2 right answers to the same problem.

Lesson 2 - The two dice showing the same number isn’t necessarily better. It might be better to get a “6 and 5” rather than “1 and 1”. Similarly it is not always good for the people to agree on the lowest common denominator.

Lesson 3 - “6 and 6” is not necessarily the best roll of the dice. There might be a "Jail" waiting at the end of it. Even if 2 people agree on what they think is the best solution. They might be wrong!!!

Lesson 4 - The pair showing “1 and 2” is not that bad. Although you move slowly, atleast you move ahead.

Lesson 5 - The lowest roll for a pair of dice is 3 (1+2. If you roll 1 and 1 you get a bonus roll which will take you above 3). Lowest roll for 2 dice separately is 2 (1+1). Sticking together is beneficial when the going is not that good.

Lesson 6 - The highest roll for a pair of dice is 35 (6 and 6 + 6 and 6 + 6 and 5) whereas for 2 Dice seperately its 34 ( 6+6+5 and 6+6+5). Sticking together is beneficial even when the going is great.