Deb Nolan

Professor of statistics, demonstrating the difference between perceived and actual randomness through a coin-flipping experiment.

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Jan 5, 2024 • 52min

Stochasticity

Ann Klein-Sniper, a high school English teacher battling Parkinson's disease, shares her gripping tale of a medication-induced gambling addiction. Deb Nolan, a statistics professor, illustrates the gap between perceived and actual randomness with a captivating coin-flipping experiment. Together, they unravel the complexities of stochasticity in our lives, exploring fate, chance encounters, and the chaotic dance between randomness and human behavior. Their stories highlight how unpredictable forces shape our experiences and decisions.