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The Science of Coincidence
Nov 14, 2023
Explore the science of coincidences and luck, including the struggles of estimating probabilities and the mathematical formula behind being lucky. Learn about the concept of chance and randomness, and how our intuition fails in dealing with probability. Delve into the fascination with uncommon things, tooth counts, and the importance of feeling chance in life. Discover the reliance on probability and data in decision-making, along with the dangers of various modes of transportation. Finally, listen to the hosts' perspectives on luck and good fortune, and their attempts to control and predict outcomes in life.
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- Probability plays a crucial role in understanding coincidences and luck.
- Humans struggle to accurately estimate probabilities, leading to biases and fallacies in their judgments.
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Understanding probability in a probabilistic universe
The podcast explores the concept of living in a probabilistic universe, particularly in relation to the foundations of quantum theory. It discusses the idea that while quantum mechanics appears to be probabilistic at the microscopic level, the overall evolution of the universe is unitary. The importance of probability in understanding our world is emphasized.
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