Aubrey Clayton

Aubrey Clayton, a mathematician at Harvard Extension School, explores the shortcomings of standard statistical methods and their impact on various fields, from science to law. He discusses his book, "Bernoulli's Fallacy," revealing a critical error in logic that contributes to the replication crisis in modern science. Clayton highlights the transformative power of Bayesian thinking and shares insights from E.T. Jaynes, advocating for a shift in how we understand and apply probability. He emphasizes the necessity of incorporating prior knowledge to improve decision-making and scientific inference.

Russian dissident Alexi Navalny is located in a cold and inescapable place, but manages to make Christmas jokes. The podcast also features an interview with Aubrey Clayton, author of Bernoulli's Fallacy, discussing flawed theories of probability, limitations of Bernoulli's Golden Theorem, Bayesian analysis vs frequentist statistics, assigning probabilities in decision-making, and the replication crisis in science.

Aubrey Clayton, author of 'Bernoulli's Fallacy', delves into the logical flaws in statistical methods that threaten modern science. He reveals how misunderstandings of probability have led to the reproducibility crisis across disciplines. Exploring the historical roots from gambling to social sciences, Clayton illustrates how biases shaped statistical practices, particularly eugenics. He advocates for Bayesian approaches, emphasizing the need for improved statistical literacy to navigate uncertainties and enhance decision-making in society.