JORDAN PETERSON -STEVEN BRATLETT -ANALYSIS

Listing to the Steven and Jordan podcast on -diary of a c.e.o made me thing of a principle i learnt earlier in life so i though that id share -what is pigeon hole theory.

The concept ,called the "pigeonhole principle" or "pigeonhole principle theory." The pigeonhole principle is a fundamental principle in combinatorial mathematics and counting.

The principle states that if you have more pigeons than pigeonholes and you try to place the pigeons into the pigeonholes, then at least one pigeonhole must contain more than one pigeon. 

In other words, if you have n+1 objects to distribute among n containers, there must be at least one container that contains more than one object.

The pigeonhole principle has applications in various areas of mathematics, computer science, and everyday life. It is often used to prove the existence of certain patterns, repetitions, or constraints. It is also employed in areas such as hashing algorithms, scheduling problems, and graph theory.

For example, if you have 10 socks and only 9 drawers to store them, at least one drawer must contain more than one sock. Or if you have 13 students in a class, and each student is assigned a letter from A to J, there must be at least two students with the same letter assigned to them.

The pigeonhole principle may seem intuitive, but it provides a powerful tool for reasoning about situations where the distribution of objects among containers is constrained.

This made me think of the bulletproof monk scene where he asks why are there always more hot dog buns than hot dogs?

The common observation that there are often more hotdog buns than hot dogs can be attributed to marketing strategies and consumer preferences.

Hot dogs are typically sold in packages containing a specific number of sausages, such as 8 or 10. On the other hand, hotdog buns are commonly sold in packages of 6 or 8. This difference in packaging quantities creates a situation where there are frequently more buns than hot dogs.

The reason behind this packaging mismatch is not entirely clear, but it is believed to be influenced by historical factors and market demand. The practice of selling hot dogs and buns in different quantities may have originated from the desire to provide flexibility for consumers to customize their hot dog servings based on personal preferences. Some individuals may prefer having additional buns for various reasons, such as making smaller portions or accommodating different toppings.

While the difference in quantities can sometimes be seen as a minor inconvenience, it has become a humorous cultural phenomenon and a popular topic of jokes and memes. Despite the packaging mismatch, people have found creative ways to use the surplus buns, such as repurposing them for other meals or making sandwiches.

It's worth noting that there are some manufacturers and retailers who have started offering hot dogs and buns in matching quantities to address this mismatch and provide more convenience to consumers.