Fritterin’ Away Genius
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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This chapter explores the fascinating collaboration between mathematician Edward O. Thorpe and computer scientist Claude Shannon as they develop a strategy to overcome the randomness of roulette. Set against the backdrop of a Las Vegas casino, it highlights their daring approach to transforming a game of luck into one of skill.
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