TED-Ed: Can you solve the riddle and escape Hades? | Dan Finkel

In an overcrowded underworld, Zeus orders Hades to release some souls. Cerberus, the three-headed dog, determines which souls return to the living. Hermes offers a chance to join the line, but only if you choose the best spot. The video explores the probabilities of survival based on position in line, revealing that the third spot offers the highest chance of escape. The strategy involves understanding averages and probabilities to maximize survival chances.

Explain the reasoning behind the average chances of survival in line.

What are the probabilities associated with the different spots in line?