Can you measure randomness? │ The History of Mathematics with Luc de Brabandère

Does anything happen by chance?
Not according to probability theory. Even the randomness of rolling of a six at dice can be calculated.
Philosopher Luc de Branbandère guides us through the history of mathematics, from Egyptians measuring with the Sun to modern algorithms for self-driving cars.
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[@paulolameiras5298]

"Can you measure randomness?". I was drawn by the title of this video. Finally a theoretical mathematical approach on trying to measure randomness. Well unfortunately, no such luck. It is said in this video "how to measure random". But instead we are only given a very simple example in calculating the probability of getting one or more sixes if we throw a die six times. That's it, it's that simple. If we throw a die six times we have a 40.19% probability of getting one six. But what is being asked is: what is the probability of getting at LEAST one six if you throw a die six times (meaning one or more than one). Notice that he never uses the expression "AT LEAST" or "ONE or MORE THAN ONE", he only says "A SIX". Actually the the probability of getting one or more sixes if you roll a die six times is 66.51%. The probability, of course, of not getting any six if you role the die six times is approximately 33.49%. I personally believe that nothing happens by chance. In other words I don't believe in true randomness. True randomness exists only in theory. It would be almost impossible for man to replicate true randomness. Even in nature and in the universe, somethings that may seem random, are only because we as human beings are limited in our capacities in order to analyze and comprehend our surroundings. What could be considered a pattern for most people is simply the result of all the possible outcomes not having the exact same probabilities of happening (true randomness). Measuring patterns and randomness is a relative exercise the derives from a also relative concept. Although theoretically, I believe that it is possible to mathematically measure randomness through the distribution type of the outcome frequencies.

[@otiebrown9999]

Excellent!
Luc -
Of course.

[@PawanKumar-ol5sl]

Wonderfull

[@AyaanKhan-wy9yz]

Oh, then I am second to it