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Understanding the Birthday Paradox: A Surprising Probability Insight

This chapter delves into the birthday paradox, illustrating how just 23 people can yield a surprisingly high probability that two share the same birthday. It challenges listeners to reconsider their perceptions of chance and explores applications in fields such as cryptography and genetics.

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