#729 - Alex O'Connor - Are People Becoming Less Moral?
Modern Wisdom
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The Nature of Coincidence and Probability
This chapter explores the extraordinary nature of coincidences through anecdotes and thought experiments, including the 'anthropic dice killer.' The discussion highlights how perceptions of risk and probability can shift based on context and group dynamics, examining classic paradoxes like the Monty Hall problem. It also delves into the implications of universal constants and the fine-tuning argument, questioning the role of design versus chance in the universe's existence.
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