in the game of lucky sevens, the player rolls a pair of dice. if the dots add up to 7, the player wins $4; otherwise, the player loses $1. suppose that, to entice the gullible, a casino tells players that there are many ways to win: (1, 6), (2, 5), and soon. a little mathematical analysis reveals that there are not enough ways to win to make the game worthwhile; however, because many people's eyes glaze over at the first mention of mathematics "wins $4".

there is no universally accepted definition of art. although commonly used to describe something of beauty, or a skill which produces an aesthetic result, there is no clear line in principle between (say) a unique piece of handmade sculpture, and a mass-produced but visually attractive item. we might say that art requires thought - some kind of creative impulse - but this raises more questions: for example, how much thought is required? if someone flings paint at a canvas, hoping by this action to create a work of art, does the result automatically constitute art?

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