Wizards of Odds - The Power of Probability

Explore the fascinating world of probability in this 1 hour 24 minute World Science Festival panel discussion. Delve into the subtle complexities of probability and its crucial role in modern life, guided by experts from technology, physics, medicine, and programming. Learn about the quantum notion of probability, Google's dilation refrigerator, and classic probability puzzles like the Monty Hall problem. Discover how probability influences the medical field, empowers individuals, and shapes machine learning. Examine the intersection of probability and artificial intelligence, including discussions on the history of AI and the Robo-naut. Gain insights into how humans increasingly rely on probability to make lifestyle decisions in this thought-provoking exploration of the power of odds.

Thomas Bayes and the history of A.I.
John Hockenberry's Introduction
Participant Introductions
What is the quantum notion of probability?
Googles dilation refrigerator
The Monty Hall problem
The Girl Named Florida problem
How does probability influence the medical field
How can people empower themselves with probability
How machines calculate probability
What is the Robo-naut?
Are humans relying on probability to determine lifestyle?