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Despite the backlash, vos Savant’s original assertion was mathematically sound. She elaborated on her reasoning in subsequent columns, drawing attention to the fact that the host’s actions— deliberately revealing a non-winning door— shifted the odds in favor of the unopened door. By exploring more complex scenarios (like a game with 100 doors), she emphasized the importance of understanding conditional probability and how prior choices influence outcomes.
Gradually, some of her harshest critics began to reconcile their positions. A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, upon revisiting the problem, acknowledged her correctness. Similarly, Professor Sachs later expressed regret for his initial judgment, admitting his mistake publicly.