Packet A: Bonus 3
This philosopher imagined everyone paying 25 cents to see Wilt Chamberlain to argue that rich people are entitled to their wealth. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this libertarian philosopher who responded to John Rawls’ A Theory of Justice in the book Anarchy, State, and Utopia.
ANSWER: Robert Nozick
[10m] Name this state, where an incredibly hot Olympics may have popularized ice cream cones. A video by Jon Bois (“boys”) details a diet of eggs, brandy, and strychnine used for a marathon runner at this state’s 1904 Olympics.
ANSWER: Missouri [or MO]
[10h] Felipe de Brigard argued that this thought experiment from Anarchy, State, and Utopia relies on status quo bias. This thought experiment argues that people would not plug into a VR system programmed to give them maximum pleasure.
ANSWER: experience machine [accept undistorted experience machine]
[10e] Hydrox cookies were invented in Kansas City, which is better known for a regional variety of this cooking style. This style of cooking brisket into burnt ends is practiced by pitmasters.
ANSWER: barbecue [or BBQ; accept word forms like barbecuing; accept grilling; accept smoking or using a smoker]
[10e] Nozick’s “experience machine” thought experiment attacks the hedonistic form of this philosophy, which was developed by Jeremy Bentham. This philosophy pursues the greatest good for the greatest number.
ANSWER: utilitarianism [accept hedonistic utilitarianism]
[10h] Saltines were supposedly invented in this Missouri city, which is where the Pearl Milling Company, formerly Aunt Jemima, was founded. This city named for a saint is north of Kansas City and was the eastern end of the Pony Express.
ANSWER: St. Joseph [accept St. Joes]
<UCSD A, Philosophy> | Packet A
| Heard | PPB | E % | M % | H % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 14.77 | 97% | 30% | 20% |
Conversion
| Team | Opponent | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Total | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason A | Rowan | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 | MH |
| George Mason B | George Mason C | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 | MH |
| Johns Hopkins | Columbia B | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | H |
| Lehigh B | Vassar A | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | H |
| Maryland A | NYU B | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 | MMH |
| Maryland B | Penn | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | H |
| Maryland C | Columbia A | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | H |
| NYU A | Rutgers C | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 | MH |
| NYU C | Rutgers A | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 | MMH |
| Rutgers B | Vassar B | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | H |
| Rutgers D | Lehigh A | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | H |
| Stony Brook | Princeton | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | H |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Match | Heard | PPB | E % | M % | H % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern California | Main | ✓ | 4 | 10.00 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Southern California | Main | ✓ | 7 | 15.71 | 100% | 29% | 29% |
| Eastern Canada (1) | Main | ✓ | 4 | 17.50 | 100% | 75% | 0% |
| Florida | Main | ✓ | 4 | 10.00 | 75% | 0% | 25% |
| Great Lakes | Main | ✓ | 10 | 18.00 | 100% | 50% | 30% |
| Lower Mid-Atlantic | Main | ✓ | 9 | 10.00 | 89% | 11% | 0% |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | Main | ✓ | 11 | 16.36 | 100% | 46% | 18% |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | Main | ✓ | 1 | 10.00 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Midwest | Main | ✓ | 9 | 12.22 | 100% | 11% | 11% |
| North | Main | ✓ | 4 | 20.00 | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Northeast | Main | ✓ | 2 | 15.00 | 100% | 0% | 50% |
| Pacific | Main | ✓ | 8 | 17.50 | 88% | 38% | 50% |
| South Central | Main | ✓ | 6 | 13.33 | 100% | 17% | 17% |
| Southeast | Main | ✓ | 12 | 15.83 | 100% | 42% | 17% |
| Upstate NY | Main | ✓ | 5 | 10.00 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| UK (North) | UK | ✓ | 5 | 20.00 | 100% | 40% | 60% |
| UK (South) | UK | ✓ | 8 | 13.75 | 100% | 38% | 0% |