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#70 - ... and Bayes Bites Back (w/ Richard Meadows)

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Navigating Bayesian Reasoning

This chapter explores Bayesian reasoning and its application in evaluating evidence, especially regarding the origins of COVID-19. The discussion includes a critique of RootClaim's Bayesian methods, the challenges of assigning probabilities, and the philosophical implications of probabilistic reasoning. It contrasts Bayesian and Popperian perspectives on rationality and highlights the importance of simplifying assumptions in statistical modeling.

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