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PROBABILITY: How a 250-Year-Old Theorem Still Explains the World

The Next Big Idea

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Predicting the Future and Probability Theory

Exploring the human ability to make predictions in daily life, the chapter discusses the concept of probability and how it influences decision-making. It delves into the history and significance of Bayes' Theorem, explaining its applicability in various fields and the importance of prior assumptions in making accurate forecasts.

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