Showing posts with label Mathematics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mathematics. Show all posts
Bayes' Theorem And Resurrection Of Jesus Claims
William Lane Craig has been under fire by John Loftus for quite some time, with many posts on this blog linking to such criticism. In this post by Loftus, Bayes' Theorem is used to debunk Craig's misuse of such.
Bayes' Theorem 101
Richard Carrier is one of the most prominent proponent of utilizing Bayes' Theorem to determine the probability of something occurring. This video presents the concept nicely.
Research Results, Bayes' Theorem And Pseudoscience
Steven Novella talks about how to properly interpret the results of a single research study that seems to refute current scientific opinion on a subject. He uses the example of a single research study that seems to support the ability to see into the future.
Mathematics And Cosmology
Joe Malkevitch has written an essay for the American Mathematical Society entitled Mathematics and Cosmology. Although somewhat lengthy, it is an excellent history of physics and cosmology with an emphasis on the impact mathematics has had on our understanding of the universe.
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