

A short history of probability
Oct 10, 2020
Explore the correspondence between Pascal and Fermat as they tackle the problem of the points, learn about fair distribution of winnings in a game of chance, discover the fascinating story of John Law and his use of probability, explore the calculation of the probability of death and annuity rates, and uncover the slow acceptance of probability as a revolutionary concept.
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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Understanding the Fair Distribution of Winnings in a Game of Chance
02:11 • 2min
The Exploitation of Probability: The Story of John Law
03:43 • 2min
Calculating the Probability of Death and the Use of Annuities
05:28 • 3min
A Revolutionary Concept: Probability and its Slow Acceptance
08:03 • 2min