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2025.01.23 17:37 ConsiderationLoud581 trading pets for better!

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2025.01.23 17:37 Outside_Will_3649 Is there a souls like for me?

I will start by saying I have not played any souls like games except Pascal's wager on mobile. I enjoyed it I just didn't like the mobile controls.
I enjoy story driven linear games, open world are not my thing. "Open Zone" is ok like you get with final fantasy games and BG3 where you explore an area but eventually move on. I also enjoy complex character upgrade systems.
If anyone has suggestions I would like to give one a try.
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2025.01.23 17:37 DecayTattoo more Jinx in the Zaun slums

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2025.01.23 17:37 MarshallBlathers Professor said my wife (F34) was too old for accounting

My wife is a returning student to get a master's in accounting to start her career. She obtained a communications degree ten years ago but since then has been a stay at home mom for our kids. Now that they're getting older she decided she would enter the workforce and figured her communications degree was less than ideal for the income and opportunity she's looking for.
The university near us doesn't allow Accounting as a second degree, so they told her she could get her masters in accounting after several pre-requisite classes. She started online classes last summer and has taken 4 classes online already. Spring 2025 is her first semester with two in-person classes. She has been feeling very anxious and embarassed to be a non-traditional student who will be 10 years older than her peers and had been gathering the courage to attend class in-person basically for the last month.
Her first day was yesterday. Apparently there was a presentation by some 20 year old in the beginning of class talking about a networking group who basically goes to sporting events and drinks together. My wife was surprised and also turned off by the seemingly bro culture. At the end of class my wife approached the professor (and the TA who was also there) and asked if it's important for her to join that networking group and mentioned she appreciated the flexibility considering she has kids.
The professor and TA basically said that she wouldn't recommend the networking group and that accounting firms are largely prejudiced against older students. She said my wife should re-evaluate if she wants to get into accounting because she will have trouble marketing herself due to her age. Again, this is after my wife already completed four classes with A's and B's.
Needless to say, she was devestated, especially after her feeling so vulneable for being a returning student and going back to school. She never took academics seriously until now and really put herself out there only to feel profoundly discouraged after her professor's comments. I'm irate at the delivery of this information from the professor, but I'm also wondering if there's any truth to it.
Her advisor has been generally unhelpful so I'm posting here to get the gauge of other accounting professionals. Thanks.
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2025.01.23 17:37 S4v1r1enCh0r4k New 'Avengers' Game Reportedly in Development – Won't Be Connected to Square Enix!

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2025.01.23 17:37 RolloPollo261 A little cross-comparison of reasoning: Claude, gpt-o1, Gemini 2, deepseek and minimax: prompts and responses included

I had a silly question about my shoes coming untied, so I thought it'd be a good case study for LLM reasoning since it's harmless and anonymous. I drafted my prompt, shown below, and ran it through the various web/chat clients for openai-o1, Claude Sonnet 3.5, Gemini 2 (1-21) and deepseek-r1.
This post isn't really about the problem being posed (personally I think the answer is Baader-Meinhoff) but to compare the models in a scenario I thought was pretty universal but also ambiguous.
I'm curious, what do you all think of these responses?
Prompt:
>i have a silly "puzzle" in my life i'd like you to think about. I generally don't like to tie my shoes, so i keep them tied and laced and just slip my feet in and out of them. I generally use a regular knot, occasionally double-knotted but usually not. I've noticed that across a few pairs of shoes/boots that the left shoe becomes untied more often than the right one. I am curious about whether there is an explanation. I have three ideas: 1) i am right handed, and there is something about tying the left vs right side, like rolling up a shirt cuff. 2) I am left foot dominant (at least when I played soccefootball) and there is something about how i walk or use my feet that biases one knot to untie. or 3) it's just baader-meinhoff. there's nothing special about what amounts to flipping a coin and it coming up heads three times in a row, and since the "coin flip" (untied shoe) might only happen every few weeks, its easy to mistake chance for a trend.
>my intuition is that the third (ie the null) hypothesis is most likely whats going on, but I want to explore whether the first two have any validity before i dismiss them out of hand. black swans do exist, and in fact are quite common -- if you look in australia, not europe.
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Thoughts:
>Thought about untied shoe mystery for 10 seconds
>Noticing a trend
>
>I’m curious why the left shoe unties more often than the right. Considering if it's due to handedness, foot dominance, or mere chance. Exploring explanations to pinpoint the reason.
>
>Examining shoelace nuances
>
>OK, let me see. It’s interesting to think about friction, knot structure, and biomechanical habits like foot dominance and how laces are crossed. This makes me reconsider my initial thoughts.
Response:
>Here’s a way to think through each explanation—and a few ideas for how you might test them—before chalking it all up to randomness:
>
>\## 1) Right-handed tying leading to systematic differences
>
>\*\*Why this might matter:\*\*
>If you’re right-handed, you probably hold or manipulate the lace differently on the left shoe than on the right shoe. You might pull one loop tighter, twist the lace in a certain direction, or form the loops in a slightly different order on each foot. Small changes can affect whether the final knot is the “strong” version (sometimes called a square/reef knot) or a “granny” knot, which is more prone to slipping.
>
>\*\*Possible ways to test:\*\*
>\- \*\*Pay attention to the first “over–under” step\*\*: If you always do, say, “right lace over left, then under” on your right shoe but unconsciously reverse it on your left, you might be ending up with two different final knots.
>\- \*\*Tie both shoes using the exact same hand motions\*\*: Force your left shoe knot to be mirrored (or precisely copied) from your right shoe’s tying method, then see if the left shoe still comes undone more often.
>
>If your left shoe truly is getting a sloppier or weaker knot, that could support the idea that right-handed tying introduces a subtle difference.
>
>\---
>
>\## 2) Left-foot dominance and foot-strike differences
>
>\*\*Why this might matter:\*\*
>If you’re left-foot dominant (from soccer or other activities), you might be unconsciously planting or pushing off your left foot harder or more frequently. That extra force might tug on or loosen the laces more than on the right side. Also, many people’s strides aren’t perfectly symmetrical: the way your foot hits the ground or flexes during walking/running might create more friction on one shoe’s laces.
>
>\*\*How to think about this:\*\*
>\- \*\*Observe your stride or gait\*\*: Do you pivot on your left foot, or do you push off more strongly from one side? Do you drag one foot slightly, or does one foot twist more while walking?
>\- \*\*Consider how you slip your shoes on/off\*\*: If you’re sliding your foot into the left shoe at a different angle or with more force than the right foot, that could jostle the knot more.
>
>\*\*Possible ways to test:\*\*
>\- \*\*Count foot strikes\*\*: If you run or walk for exercise, use a pedometer or a wearable that can show if you’re favoring one foot (some fitness watches track left-right balance). If there’s a clear imbalance, see if that correlates with the left shoe coming undone.
>\- \*\*Switch shoes\*\*: Temporarily wear your left shoe on your right foot and vice versa (if they’re not super asymmetric in shape). This is a bit silly but can separate the “foot dominance” effect from any small structural differences in the shoes themselves.
>
>\---
>
>\## 3) It’s basically random (Baader–Meinhof / confirmation bias)
>
>Your intuition is probably correct that chance might be the big factor. Shoelaces get undone relatively rarely (especially if you’re using decent knots and not doing a lot of dynamic movement), so each instance stands out. If you notice a few left-shoe failures in a row, you start wondering if it’s a pattern. We’re all good at seeing patterns even where there might just be randomness.
>
>\*\*Ways to get a better sense of chance:\*\*
>\- \*\*Keep a casual log\*\*: Over a month or two, note which shoe (if any) came undone. If the left one only comes undone 3 times while the right never does, maybe you’re on to something. If it’s more even, you’ll see the data.
>\- \*\*Change nothing else\*\*: Keep all your habits—same style of knot, same slip-on technique, same shoes—so the “experiment” is somewhat controlled.
>
>\---
>
>\## Bonus considerations
>
>1. \*\*Knots can be “mirrored” or “flipped”\*\*: If the initial half-knot is reversed, you end up with a different final knot. Many people tie left and right shoes slightly differently and don’t even realize it.
>2. \*\*Shoe differences\*\*: One shoe might have slightly stretchier laces, or the eyelets might be spaced differently. Even if they’re from the same brand/model, small variations could cause the left side to loosen more.
>3. \*\*Double-knot vs. single knot\*\*: If you sometimes double-knot one shoe but not the other (because you notice it starting to slip), that might create a false impression that “it’s always the left” that needs more securing.
>
>\---
>
>\## Bottom line
>
>\- It’s very possible you’re just seeing a random cluster (the so-called “hot hand” of shoelace failure).
>\- There \*\*could\*\* be a subtle reason related to either your knot mechanics (because you’re right-handed) or your walking mechanics (because you’re left-foot dominant).
>\- If you really want to know, you can run a quick “study” on yourself: keep everything the same, keep a tiny note on your phone about which shoe comes undone, and see if it’s truly more frequent on one foot or the other. You might find it evens out over time—or discover there really is a black swan left shoe on your feet after all.
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>This is a fascinating everyday puzzle! Let's think through each hypothesis systematically:
>1) Right-handedness affecting knot tying:
>This actually has some scientific merit. The way we tie shoelaces creates either a "strong" or "weak" knot depending on the direction of the initial crossover and the subsequent loop formation. Right-handed people often naturally tie their right shoes differently than their left due to the awkward angle required for the left shoe. This could result in consistently creating a weaker knot on the left shoe.
>Research by mechanical engineers at UC Berkeley even published a paper in 2017 studying shoelace knot mechanics. They found that the combination of impact forces from walking and the inertial forces of the swinging laces gradually loosens knots, with weak knots failing much faster than strong ones.
>2) Left foot dominance:
>This could potentially contribute, but through a different mechanism than you might expect. Rather than direct force from pushing off, dominant feet often have slightly different movement patterns during walking. You might:
>\- Take slightly longer strides with your dominant foot
>\- Apply force differently during the gait cycle
>\- Have subtle differences in how your foot rolls from heel to toe
>These variations could create different force patterns on the laces, potentially contributing to faster untying on one side.
>3) The null hypothesis (Baader-Meinhof/confirmation bias):
>While this is often the safest bet for patterns we think we observe, I'm actually less convinced it's the full explanation here. The mechanical asymmetry in how right-handed people tie left vs. right shoelaces is well-documented enough that there's likely at least some real effect.
>To test this, you could:
>1. Deliberately tie both shoes using the same hand and technique
>2. Pay attention to whether you're creating a "strong" or "weak" knot (the loops and loose ends should lie across the shoe, not along it, for a strong knot)
>3. Keep a simple tally of untying incidents for each foot over a month
>Given the existing research on shoelace mechanics and handedness, I suspect you're observing a real phenomenon primarily driven by hypothesis #1, possibly with some contribution from #2, rather than pure confirmation bias.
>What do you think about this analysis? Have you noticed if the way you tie your left vs. right shoes differs?
*(NB: I followed up on the UCB study mentioned - the handedness in the study is square vs granny knot (ie, knot chirality) -- so I wouldn't consider that a good citation, but probably takes some background to catch that nuance.)*
**gemini-2.0-flash-thinking-exp-01-21** via [aistudio.google.com](http://aistudio.google.com)
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Thoughts:
>Here's a thinking process to arrive at the detailed answer about the untying shoe puzzle:
>
>Deconstruct the Problem: The user is asking about a personal observation – left shoe unties more often than the right. They've proposed three hypotheses: handedness/tying asymmetry, foot dominance/gait asymmetry, and random chance (Baader-Meinhof). The goal is to evaluate these hypotheses and provide a helpful, nuanced answer.
>
>Acknowledge and Validate the Observation: Start by acknowledging the user's observation is interesting and relatable. This builds rapport and makes the user feel heard. Avoid dismissing it immediately, even if statistical probability is likely the culprit. Phrases like "That's an intriguing little puzzle!" or "It's interesting you've noticed this pattern" work well.
>
>Address Hypothesis 3 (Null Hypothesis - Random Chance) First: This is the most likely explanation, so tackle it upfront.
>
>Explain Baader-Meinhof (Frequency Illusion): Briefly define it and relate it to the shoe-tying scenario. Emphasize that noticing something more often after becoming aware of it is a common cognitive bias.
>
>Emphasize the Infrequency: Highlight that shoe-untie events are probably infrequent. This makes random clusters more likely to be perceived as patterns.
>
>Suggest Data Collection (Implicitly): Without being overly formal, suggest tracking untying events to get a better sense of the actual frequency and distribution. This helps the user move beyond anecdotal observation if they are truly curious.
>
>Address Hypothesis 1 (Handedness/Tying Asymmetry): This is a plausible, testable hypothesis.
>
>Explain Knot Structure & Tying Direction: Introduce the concept of knot chirality (granny vs. square knot). Explain how handedness could influence the direction of knot tying and therefore its stability. Visualizing this helps. Self-correction: Initially, I might just say "handedness affects knot tying." But to be more helpful, I need to explain how it could affect it – knot directionality.
>
>Consider Mirror Image Effect: Explain the idea that tying the left and right shoe knots might be mirror images if you're primarily focusing on the shoe and not the knot itself. This could lead to a consistently weaker knot on one side.
>
>Suggest Experiment (Tying Different Knots): Offer practical experiments like consciously tying square knots or intentionally tying the left shoe knot in a way that feels "opposite" to the right. This empowers the user to investigate further.
>
>Address Hypothesis 2 (Foot Dominance/Gait Asymmetry): This is a less obvious but still worth exploring hypothesis.
>
>Explain Gait Differences: Acknowledge that gait is rarely perfectly symmetrical. Foot dominance could lead to subtle but consistent differences in how each foot interacts with the shoe.
>
>Focus on Lateral Forces: Think about the forces that might untie a knot. Lateral forces (side-to-side movement of the foot within the shoe, or rubbing against objects) seem more relevant to untying than purely vertical forces. Left foot dominance might translate to more lateral movement within the left shoe, especially during activities like quick turns or uneven terrain.
>
>Consider Shoe Fit and Lacing: Briefly mention shoe fit and lacing tightness as contributing factors that could interact with gait asymmetry. A slightly looser left shoe, combined with left-foot dominance, might exacerbate untying.
>
>Suggest Observation (Walking/Activity): Suggest paying attention to how the left foot moves within the shoe during walking or activities to see if there's anything noticeably different.
>
>Synthesize and Conclude:
>
>Reiterate Null Hypothesis Probability: Re-emphasize that random chance is still the most likely explanation.
>
>Encourage Further Observation (If Desired): If the user is genuinely curious, encourage them to track untying events and try the suggested experiments. Frame this as a fun, low-stakes investigation.
>
>Maintain a Light and Engaging Tone: The user presented this as a "silly puzzle," so keep the tone light and avoid overly technical or academic language. The "black swan" reference in the prompt indicates a playful, curious mindset.
>
>End with a Positive and Helpful Closing: Something like "Enjoy your untied shoe investigations!" or "Let me know if you discover anything interesting!"
>
>Review and Refine: Read through the entire answer to ensure it flows logically, is easy to understand, and addresses all aspects of the user's question. Check for clarity and conciseness. Self-correction: Make sure I’ve explained knot types clearly enough without getting too bogged down in knot theory. Ensure the tone is appropriate and encouraging.
>
>By following these steps, we can create a comprehensive and helpful answer that addresses the user's question thoughtfully, explores the different hypotheses, and offers practical suggestions while acknowledging the most likely explanation is random chance.
Response:
>This is a fun little puzzle! Let's break down your hypotheses and see if we can add some nuance to each. It's definitely worth considering more than just "random chance" before defaulting to that.
>
>\*\*1) Handedness and Tying Asymmetry:\*\*
>
>This is actually a surprisingly plausible hypothesis! Here's why:
>
>\* \*\*Knot Chirality (Handedness of Knots):\*\* Knots aren't all created equal. There's a concept called "chirality," which essentially means knots can have a "handedness" – they can be left-handed or right-handed. Think of screws – they're either right-handed or left-handed threads. Shoe knots are similar.
>\* \*\*Standard Knot Tying for Right-Handed People:\*\* Most right-handed people, when tying a standard shoe knot, tend to intuitively create a knot that is more prone to untying under certain types of motion. This is often called a "granny knot" or a "false reef knot." A true "square knot" or "reef knot" is more secure.
>\* \*\*How Right-Handedness Might Affect Left vs. Right Shoe:\*\* When you tie your shoes, you are likely performing the same sequence of motions for \*both\* shoes. However, because you are right-handed, you might be more naturally inclined to tie the knot on \*both\* shoes in a way that is "right-hand dominant." Let's imagine what that could mean:
>\* \*\*Mirror Image Tying:\*\* You might be mirroring the \*steps\* of tying, but not necessarily the \*directionality\* of each twist and turn relative to the shoe itself. For example, if you're pulling the loops tight away from your body on the right shoe, you might unconsciously do the same on the left, even though the orientation of the shoe is flipped. This could lead to tying a less secure version of the knot on one side consistently.
>\* \*\*Muscle Memory and Repetition:\*\* Your dominant hand's muscle memory is stronger. You might execute the knot on one side (let's say the right shoe, just for argument's sake) with slightly more precision or force, resulting in a slightly tighter or "better" knot. The less dominant hand on the other shoe might be slightly less consistent.
>
>\*\*To test this hypothesis:\*\*
>
>\* \*\*Pay Attention to Knot Direction:\*\* Next time you tie your shoes, consciously observe the \*direction\* of each loop and twist in your knot. Do you always make the first loop go "over" or "under" in the same way for both shoes \*relative to the shoe itself\*?
>\* \*\*Try Intentionally Tying a "Square Knot":\*\* Look up instructions for tying a square knot (also called a reef knot) specifically for shoelaces. They are more secure. See if using a square knot on \*both\* shoes makes a difference.
>\* \*\*Experiment with "Left-Handed" Tying:\*\* As an experiment, try consciously tying the \*left\* shoe knot in a way that feels like the mirror image of how you tie the right shoe knot. See if you can deliberately create a different type of knot on the left.
>
>\*\*2) Left Foot Dominance and Gait Asymmetry:\*\*
>
>This is also an interesting and potentially valid idea, though perhaps a bit more subtle:
>
>\* \*\*Gait Asymmetry is Normal:\*\* No one walks perfectly symmetrically. Even without being consciously "left-foot dominant," most people have subtle differences in how they use their left and right legs and feet during walking and other activities.
>\* \*\*Foot Strike and Forces:\*\* Your left foot might strike the ground slightly differently, or you might put slightly different stresses on your left shoe during push-off, turning, or even just foot flexion while walking.
>\* \*\*Shoe Fit and Movement:\*\* If your shoes aren't a perfect fit, or if one shoe is slightly looser than the other (even subtly), the movement of your foot \*within\* the shoe could be different. A slightly looser shoe, combined with a more active or dominant left foot, could put more strain on the left shoelace knot.
>\* \*\*Lateral Forces:\*\* Think about the forces that might untie a knot. It's often \*lateral\* forces (side-to-side movement, rubbing against something) that are more likely to loosen a knot than purely vertical forces. Perhaps your left foot, being dominant, is more likely to create subtle lateral movements within the shoe as you walk, especially if you're quick on your feet or make sudden changes in direction (even unconsciously while walking).
>
>\*\*To test this hypothesis:\*\*
>
>\* \*\*Observe Your Gait (Subtly):\*\* Pay attention to how you walk. Do you tend to lead with your left foot more? Do you notice any subtle differences in how your left and right feet move when you walk, especially when you are walking quickly or turning?
>\* \*\*Check Shoe Fit:\*\* Are your shoes fitting equally snugly? Is one shoe slightly looser than the other? A slightly looser shoe could allow more internal foot movement and thus more stress on the laces.
>\* \*\*Consider Activity Type:\*\* Does the left shoe untie more often in specific situations? For example, when you're walking faster, on uneven terrain, or during activities that involve more lateral movement?
>\* \*\*Think About Shoe-Object Interactions:\*\* Do you tend to brush your left shoe against things more often? For example, do you tend to scrape your left foot on curbs or objects more than your right?
>
>\*\*3) Baader-Meinhof (Frequency Illusion):\*\*
>
>You are right to consider this! It's a powerful cognitive bias.
>
>\* \*\*Confirmation Bias:\*\* Once you've noticed the left shoe untying more, you're more likely to \*notice\* it when it happens again, and less likely to notice when the right shoe unties (or when neither unties). Our brains are pattern-seeking machines, and once we have an idea, we tend to look for evidence that confirms it.
>\* \*\*Small Sample Size:\*\* If your shoes only untie every few weeks, you might only have experienced this a handful of times. A few instances of the left shoe untying more could easily be random chance.
>\* \*\*Memory Bias:\*\* You might simply \*remember\* the left shoe untying more vividly because it's become a "thing" in your mind.
>
>\*\*To test this hypothesis (or rather, to mitigate its influence):\*\*
>
>\* \*\*Track It Systematically:\*\* For a few weeks, or a month, keep a simple log. Every time a shoe unties, note which shoe it is (left or right). Don't try to guess or predict – just record what happens. After a reasonable period, look at the data. Is there a statistically significant difference? (Probably not needed to be \*that\* formal, but just seeing the numbers can be helpful).
>\* \*\*Be Consciously Aware of Bias:\*\* Remind yourself that you are looking for this pattern. Actively try to notice when the \*right\* shoe unties too.
>
>\*\*Conclusion and Recommendation:\*\*
>
>It's very likely a combination of factors at play, and you're right that random chance is a strong contender. \*However\*, your hypotheses 1 and 2 are not silly at all! They are grounded in real-world biomechanics and knot physics.
>
>\*\*My bet (if I had to make one):\*\* It's likely a combination of \*\*handedness affecting knot tying\*\* (leading to a slightly less secure knot on one side) and \*\*Baader-Meinhof\*\* reinforcing the perception. Foot dominance could be a minor contributing factor, but probably less significant than knot tying and perception.
>
>\*\*What to do?\*\*
>
>1. \*\*Start with the Square Knot:\*\* Learn to tie a square knot for your shoelaces and use it consistently on \*both\* shoes. This is the easiest and most practical step. If this solves the problem, you've likely addressed a knot-related asymmetry.
>2. \*\*Track for a Bit:\*\* Keep a simple log of untied shoes for a few weeks. This will give you a slightly more objective view than relying on memory.
>3. \*\*Observe Your Tying and Gait (If Curious):\*\* Pay attention to the direction of your knot tying and your walking style, as suggested above. This is more for curiosity and understanding than necessarily solving the problem.
>
>Even if it turns out to be mostly random chance, exploring these hypotheses is a fun way to think about everyday actions and how subtle biases and physical asymmetries can play out in our lives! Let me know what you discover if you decide to investigate further! Good luck with your shoe-tying puzzle!
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Thinking:
>Okay, let's tackle this shoe-tying puzzle. The user notices that their left shoe comes untied more often than the right. They have three hypotheses: handedness, foot dominance, or just random chance. Let me break down each possibility.
>
>First, the right-handedness idea. When tying shoes, right-handed people might use their dominant hand more on one side. Maybe the left shoe's knot is tied in a way that's less secure. Wait, how do knots work? There's the standard knot and the double knot. The standard knot can be a "granny" knot or a "reef" knot. If tied incorrectly, it might come undone easier. But does handedness affect how the knot is tied? If you're right-handed, maybe you start the knot with your right hand, leading to a different orientation on each shoe. If the left shoe's knot is a granny knot (which is weaker), that could explain why it comes undone more. But why would that specifically affect the left shoe?
>
>Then, foot dominance. If the user is left-foot dominant, maybe they kick or move the left foot more aggressively, causing more friction or movement that loosens the knot. In soccer, using the left foot more might mean more force applied, but does that translate to walking? Or maybe the way the foot is positioned when walking puts different stresses on the laces. For example, the left foot might have a different gait, causing more flexing of the shoe, leading to loosening.
>
>Third, the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon, which is a cognitive bias where once you notice something, you start seeing it everywhere. If the left shoe came undone a couple of times, the user might be hyper-aware of it now, making it seem more frequent than it is. Statistically, even if both shoes have an equal chance of coming untied, random variation could lead to one side appearing more often. But how often does it happen? If it's every few weeks, the sample size is small, so three times in a row isn't that unlikely. But the user might be perceiving a pattern where none exists.
>
>Now, to test these hypotheses. For the first, they could check the knot type on each shoe. If the left shoe is tied with a granny knot and the right with a reef knot, that could be the issue. To check, they can see if the loops lie along the shoe's length (reef) or across (granny). Alternatively, they could try reversing the tying method on the left shoe and see if the problem persists. For the second hypothesis, they could observe their gait or consult a physiotherapist to see if their left foot moves differently. Alternatively, swap the shoes to the opposite feet and see if the problem switches sides. For the third, they could keep a log of incidents over several months to see if the left shoe truly has a higher rate or if it's random fluctuations.
>
>Additionally, there's the possibility of how the shoes are put on. If the left shoe is tighter or looser, the act of slipping the foot in and out might stress the knot more. Or maybe the left shoe's laces are oldeworn, making them slip easier. Environmental factors like which foot is exposed to more water or dirt, affecting the lace friction. Also, maybe the user tends to tuck the laces differently on each shoe, one being more secure than the other.
>
>In conclusion, while random chance is possible, there are plausible biomechanical and knot-tying factors. The user can experiment with knot techniques, swap shoes, and track occurrences to gather data. This hands-on approach would help determine the real cause.
Response:
>Your observation about the left shoe untied more often is intriguing! Let's dissect your hypotheses systematically:
>
>\### \*\*1. Right-Handedness & Knot-Tying Mechanics\*\*
>\- \*\*Knot Type Matters\*\*: The standard shoelace knot can be a secure "reef knot" (square knot) or a weaker "granny knot," depending on how you tie it. Right-handed individuals might inadvertently tie one shoe with a less secure knot due to hand dominance. For example, if you start the knot with your right hand on the left shoe, the orientation might result in a granny knot on the left, which slips more easily.
> \- \*\*Test\*\*: Check the knots on both shoes. Secure reef knots have loops aligned with the shoe’s length, while granny knots have loops perpendicular. If the left shoe has a granny knot, retie it as a reef knot and observe.
> \- \*\*Action\*\*: Learn the "Ian's Secure Knot" method (a double reef knot) for both shoes to ensure symmetry.
>
>\### \*\*2. Left-Foot Dominance & Biomechanics\*\*
>\- \*\*Gait Asymmetry\*\*: As a left-foot-dominant soccer player, your left leg might exert more force during walking or pivoting, creating micro-movements that jostle the knot. Additionally, foot pronation/supination patterns or shoe flexion could stress the laces differently.
> \- \*\*Test\*\*: Swap the shoes to the opposite feet. If the right shoe starts coming untied instead, foot mechanics are likely the culprit.
> \- \*\*Action\*\*: Observe wear patterns on the soles or consult a podiatrist to analyze gait asymmetry.
>
>\### \*\*3. Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon (Perceived Pattern)\*\*
>\- \*\*Statistical Noise\*\*: If untying occurs every few weeks, small sample sizes magnify apparent trends. For example, 3 left-shoe incidents in a row has a 12.5% chance in a fair system (0.5³), which isn’t rare. Confirmation bias might amplify your focus on the left shoe.
> \- \*\*Test\*\*: Log incidents rigorously for 3+ months. Use a chi-squared test to check if left/right deviations exceed random chance.
> \- \*\*Action\*\*: Track data objectively—note dates, shoes worn, and activities.
>
>\### \*\*Other Factors to Consider\*\*
>\- \*\*Shoe Fit/Slipping\*\*: If the left shoe is slightly looser, the foot’s motion inside might tug the laces more. Try heel pads or tighter lacing.
>\- \*\*Environmental Wear\*\*: Left laces might be older, frayed, or stiffer. Swap laces between shoes to test.
>\- \*\*Cultural Asymmetry\*\*: Do you drive, kick, or climb stairs more with your left foot? These actions could strain the knot.
>
>\### \*\*Conclusion\*\*
>While randomness is plausible, your hypotheses aren’t mutually exclusive. \*\*Actionable steps\*\*:
>1. \*\*Retie both shoes\*\* using the reef knot method.
>2. \*\*Swap shoes\*\* left/right for a month.
>3. \*\*Track incidents\*\* in a journal.
>
>If the left shoe still unties more, biomechanics or asymmetry in your routine likely play a role. Otherwise, chalk it up to the universe’s love for quirky patterns. 🖤🦢 (Black swan optional.)
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Response:

This is a fascinating observation, and it's great that you're exploring different hypotheses to understand the phenomenon. Let's analyze each of your ideas step by step:
### 1. **Right-Handedness and Tying Technique**
- **Explanation**: As a right-handed person, you might tie the left and right shoes slightly differently due to the natural asymmetry in your hand movements. For example, when rolling up a shirt cuff, the dominant hand often leads the action, which can introduce subtle differences in tension or knot tightness.
- **Analysis**: This is a plausible explanation because the way you tie the left shoe might result in a less secure knot compared to the right shoe. The dominant hand could potentially create a more consistent and tighter knot on the right shoe.
### 2. **Left-Foot Dominance and Walking Pattern**
- **Explanation**: If you are left-foot dominant, especially in activities like soccefootball, your left foot might exert more force or have a different gait pattern. This could lead to more movement or friction in the left shoe, causing the knot to loosen more quickly.
- **Analysis**: This is also a plausible explanation. The way you walk or distribute weight might affect the tension on the knots differently. If your left foot is more active, it could cause more movement in the left shoe, leading to the knot becoming untied more frequently.
### 3. **Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon (Frequency Illusion)**
- **Explanation**: This phenomenon occurs when you notice something more frequently after becoming aware of it, even if it occurs at the same rate as before. In this case, you might be noticing the left shoe becoming untied more often simply because you're paying attention to it.
- **Analysis**: While this is possible, the fact that you've observed this across multiple pairs of shoes suggests that there might be more to it than just a cognitive bias. However, it's worth considering that the frequency of the event (every few weeks) might be too low to draw strong conclusions.
### Conclusion
- **Most Likely Scenario**: Given your observations across multiple pairs of shoes, the first two hypotheses seem more plausible. The combination of your right-handedness and left-foot dominance could be contributing to the left shoe becoming untied more often.
- **Suggestion**: To test these hypotheses, you could try tying your shoes with your left hand or paying more attention to how you tie each shoe. Additionally, you could experiment with different types of knots or lacing techniques to see if that affects the frequency of the left shoe becoming untied.
In summary, while the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon is a valid consideration, the other two hypotheses have merit and are worth exploring further.

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