The Infinite Monkey Cage — The Science of Coincidence

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The Science of Coincidence

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Are some people just lucky? Is there any scientific formula behind coincidences? Is randomness the norm? Brian and Robin team up with comedian Sophie Duker, mathematician Marcus Du Sautoy and statistician David Spiegelhalter to uncover the reality and the maths behind seemingly incredible coincidences. How many people…

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