Randomness

Tim Minchin, an Australian comedian and musician known for his witty musical theatre work, and Alex Bellos, a mathematician and popular science author, join the discussion on randomness and probability. They explore the surprising prevalence of coincidences and how the birthday paradox can change our perspectives on chance. The duo also dives into risk perception in energy production, comparing coal and nuclear power, while sharing humorous anecdotes about their personal connections to numbers and the complexities of probability.