Come join us as we explore the fascinating concept of how probability theory contrasts with our intuition about gambling!About this Event
What Probability and Forrest Gump Teach Us About State Lotteries and Other Forms of Gambling
Date: 2025-02-28
Time: 3 PM - 5 PM
Speaker: Ron Wasserstein (Executive Director of the American Statistical Association)
Location: MET 315 (Medical Education and Telemedicine Building, UCSD Medical School Campus)
Abstract: Abstract: "Life is like a box of chocolates" - but unlike Forrest Gump's uncertainties, the mathematics of gambling offers clear insights into our odds of winning. In this engaging presentation, Ron Wasserstein, Executive Director of the American Statistical Association, reveals the fascinating psychology and probability behind gambling, from state lotteries to other games of chance. Through an interactive demonstration simulating a lottery, attendees will discover why our intuition often fails us when assessing astronomical odds, and why that "one-in-a-million" chance might be even more remote than we imagine. Understanding these principles of probability helps us make more informed decisions about all forms of gambling and perhaps other risky financial choices. Join us for an illuminating exploration of how numbers can help us navigate the complex world of chance and human decision-making.
Agenda
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Networking (Food & Beverages Provided)
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Seminar by Ron Wasserstein
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
ASA Highlights by Ron Wasserstein
Event Venue
MET 315 (Medical Education and Telemedicine Building, UCSD Medical School Campus), 3160 Biomedical Sciences Wy, San Diego, United States
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