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Probability theory is one of the most misapplied subjects of mathematics. Human intuition often fails when confronted with random phenomena. In this chapter, we try to explain a few basic elements of randomness, its uses, and its description by probability theory. We address the probability argument for intelligent design.
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Pollak, M. (2012). Law, Order, and Probability. In: Swan, L., Gordon, R., Seckbach, J. (eds) Origin(s) of Design in Nature. Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology, vol 23. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-4156-0_37
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