Math for Primates » loss http://www.mathforprimates.com Finally a Podcast for Simians, by Simians Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:52:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Tom and Nick are a couple of monkeys who decided that arguing about mathematics was a better use of their time then throwing poo at one another. Were they right? You be the judge. Nick Horton and Tom Henderson no Nick Horton and Tom Henderson mail@nickhorton.net mail@nickhorton.net (Nick Horton and Tom Henderson) Two Simians Talkin' About Math, Science, and Education math, mathematics, education, science Math for Primates » loss http://www.mathforprimates.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.mathforprimates.com Episode 013 – Probably about Probability http://www.mathforprimates.com/2010/04/30/episode-013-probably-about-probability/ http://www.mathforprimates.com/2010/04/30/episode-013-probably-about-probability/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:59:38 +0000 Nick Horton http://www.mathforprimates.com/?p=112 As most of you know, we’re still working on the format.  And it will take a number of goes to get it dialed in.  This is the second incarnation.  Feel free to comment, and we’ll take your input to heart.

Oh, and we pre-record a lot of these, so even if we are planning on using your idea, it may take a while to incorporate it.  All part of the process.  Thanks for your patience!

OK, in this episode:

  • How math can turn you into a fortune teller.
  • What is a “precise falafel”?
  • Is an infinite number of Nick’s a good or a bad thing?  I say good!
  • $7 bucks is a lot of money.  Just sayin’
  • Expected value of using your Quantum Superpowers to play the lottery.
  • The primate brain’s pattern recognition is both kick-ass, and dumb as hell.
  • Nick:  “Get out while you can, monkey!”
  • The reason Las Vegas is not a Not for Profit city.
  • Chess or Poker, that is the question.
  • Natufian tribes, genes, and humpin’.
]]> http://www.mathforprimates.com/2010/04/30/episode-013-probably-about-probability/feed/ 12 expected value,Game Theory,infinity,loss,Probability,risk As most of you know, we're still working on the format.  And it will take a number of goes to get it dialed in.  This is the second incarnation.  Feel free to comment, and we'll take your input to heart. - Oh, and we pre-record a lot of these, As most of you know, we're still working on the format.  And it will take a number of goes to get it dialed in.  This is the second incarnation.  Feel free to comment, and we'll take your input to heart. Oh, and we pre-record a lot of these, so even if we are planning on using your idea, it may take a while to incorporate it.  All part of the process.  Thanks for your patience! OK, in this episode: * How math can turn you into a fortune teller. * What is a "precise falafel"? * Is an infinite number of Nick's a good or a bad thing?  I say good! * $7 bucks is a lot of money.  Just sayin' * Expected value of using your Quantum Superpowers to play the lottery. * The primate brain's pattern recognition is both kick-ass, and dumb as hell. * Nick:  "Get out while you can, monkey!" * The reason Las Vegas is not a Not for Profit city. * Chess or Poker, that is the question. * Natufian tribes, genes, and humpin'. Nick Horton and Tom Henderson no 46:17