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The Subjectivity of Evaluating Art and Performance
The speakers delve into the subjective nature of art and performance evaluation, discussing the relevance and mind share of Shakespeare's work as a criterion for greatness. They examine the Bayesian priors and probability of Shakespeare being the greatest writer based on historical literacy rates. The chapter concludes with a critique of the argument and a discussion on the power law of fame and success.