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Misconceptions in probability

A quick look at measure theory*

May 17, 2025
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* A shorter version of this was published as comment under a YouTube video where the space is limited, as is the level of understanding.

The assertion that an event deemed "highly unlikely but therefore not impossible" retains meaningful relevance in probabilistic reasoning, particularly within frameworks involving large numbers and measure theory, refle…

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