The Math Club

Paradox City

Apr 19, 2023 · 31 min · Season 1 · Episode 26 · 15.3 MB
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Happy birthday… to us! The Math Club is one year old today, and Pete and Noah are celebrating with a fun-filled discussion of the birthday paradox. Come join the celebration - you might be surprised where it takes you!

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Questions Answered in the Episode: • How many people are needed in a room for there to be a 50% chance of two sharing a birthday? • How does the birthday paradox use probability to calculate shared birthdays?