WHY THE GODS DELAYED THE ARRIVAL OF MATHEMATICAL PROBABILITY (AND HOW A GAME OF CHANCE SPARKED THE THEORY)
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✍️ The article discusses the history of probability theory, from ancient Greece to the 17th century, and how it was developed by mathematicians such as Pascal and Fermat.
👉 The Oracle of Delphi was a source of wisdom and guidance in ancient Greece 👉 King Croesus of Lydia sought the Oracle's advice on whether to attack the Persians 👉 The Oracle's response was cryptic and open to interpretation 👉 Probability theory was developed in the 17th century by mathematicians such as Pascal and Fermat 👉 Probability theory allows for more accurate predictions and decision-making 👉 Probability theory has been used in various fields, including politics, finance, and medicine
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