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Show HN: Non-Ergodic Coin Game Simulation (solopov.dev)
1 points by solopov 482 days ago
I built an interactive simulation showing a paradox that applies to markets and life: even when the average outcome is positive, most individuals can still lose over time.

Players bet on coin flips where winning gives +50% and losing takes -40% of their current capital. This seemingly favorable setup (positive expected value) hides a brutal truth: despite the mathematical advantage, most players eventually go broke.

You can adjust win/loss percentages, number of players, and other parameters to explore how different conditions affect outcomes.

Try it: https://solopov.dev/non-ergodic-coin-game