Episode #031 ... Pascal's Wager
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The Best Choice for the Lay Person
Blaise pascal was a mathematician who often thinks about life and existence in mathematical terms. He talks about how humans are not god, that we don't have complete control over what happens to us. In fact, he says, at best, we make calculated risks based on all our prior experience with the given field. For example, if you wanted to start a small business as your family's primary means of income now there is very real uncertainty whether money will be coming in enough for you to pay your bills. But it certainly does assume less risk than starting your own business, right? In this way, you're hedging your bets. Neither one of the two options are absolutely certain
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