R-P-S Theory

National Post had a very interesting article regarding R-P-S (Rock, Paper, Scissors) - we all have played it (or still do) once! According to the article, the receipe of success includes: “psychology, skill and knowing thyself”

ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS STRATEGY Players tend to make the move that would have beaten their own previous move, according to one study 1. Opponent's last move 2. Opponent's likely next move 3. Your best move is the one that would have lost in the previous round 3 33% of throws are paper 1 32% of throws are scissors 2 35% of throws are rock

 Rock (a passive move), Paper (a man’s move - you actually thought about before playing your hand), Scissors (aggressive)

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