Chance, Statistics and Stories with Dr. Michael Orkin
In this episode of the All About Nothing podcast, host Barrett Gruber welcomes Dr. Michael Orkin, a statistician and author of 'The Story of Chance: Beyond the Margin of Error.' They discuss various topics including the nature of probability, the intersection of statistics and gambling, and the impact of misinformation on public health, particularly regarding vaccines. Dr. Orkin shares his journey in the field of statistics, his consulting experiences, and insights into games of skill versus chance.
The conversation also touches on humorous anecdotes, the significance of data in decision-making, and the role of luck in gambling and lotteries.
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