
Luck, predictability and superstition
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Bayesian Brains and Love Algorithms
This chapter introduces Bayes' theorem and its role in understanding probability, highlighting how we update our beliefs with new information through amusing examples. From discussing the chance of a football team winning to the complexities of dating, the speakers connect mathematical concepts to everyday life. With a blend of humor and philosophy, they explore how probability theories can even be applied to matchmaking and finding romance.
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