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The Science of Coincidence

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Probabilities and the Gambler's Fallacy

This chapter explores the concept of probability and its relation to perspective and knowledge. The speakers discuss examples such as rolling a dice and flipping a coin to illustrate how probability is dependent on the observer's perspective and their level of information. They also touch on the idea of randomness and the importance of feeling that there is a chance in life, even though certain outcomes may seem highly probable.

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