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Why Chance Isn't Random: How Statistics Tamed the Universe and Built Modern Society
In this video, we dive into Ian Hacking's groundbreaking book, 'The Taming of Chance.' Discover how the 19th century shattered the belief in a deterministic universe and replaced it with a probabilistic one—where accidents, suicides, and crimes became predictable laws. You'll learn the shocking paradox: as society embraced randomness, governments gained unprecedented control over populations through data and the concept of the 'normal person.' This isn't just about history; it's about how statistics secretly shape your life, from insurance to social norms. Watch to uncover the hidden story behind the numbers that run our world.
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