Coin flipping

Ever flipped a coin to make a choice?
Unveiling secrets with its playful voice.
A simple act, yet profound in its way,
Guiding decisions, a role it can play.

Let's explore coin flips, a simple technique,
Revealing how we make choices unique.
Assign heads and tails to options we face,
Let chance decide, a random embrace.

In that moment, the coin takes flight,
A flicker of clarity, shining so bright.
We secretly hope for an outcome, you see,
Revealing our preference, hidden and free.

Coin flips unveil emotions deep within,
Our hidden desires, where biases begin.
Confronting our feelings, aligning with reason,
A self-awareness tool for any decision.

Yet, acknowledge the limits it may impose,
Blindly adhering to chance, nobody knows.
Use it for reflection, dive into your mind,
Understand your inclinations, insights you'll find.

Have you flipped a coin, decisions to embrace?
Share your experiences, your thoughts and your grace.
Let's explore this technique, a unique endeavor,
Navigating choices with wisdom and fervor.


ps. Did you know that a coin flip has 51% chance of coming up as it started – e.g. starting the flip heads up, means 51% chance of landing heads up (doi:10.1137/S0036144504446436). Outsmarting this by instead spinning the coin on a table? Nope, even worse – sometimes 80%/20%