Gary Marcus

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4/6/2024, 12:00:45 AM
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Jude Gomila
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@GaryMarcus may not be pure coincidence….or ‘random’. id say at least a 6.1% chance.
Gary Marcus
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@judegomila i know of course and realize it is a pure coincidence. but it’s not any two random people, either.
Jude Gomila
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The birthday paradox in action:

‘In probability theory, the birthday problem asks for the probability that, in a set of n randomly chosen people, at least two will share a birthday. The birthday paradox refers to the counterintuitive fact that only 23 people are needed for that…
Gary Marcus
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Fun, possibly mind-boggling fact that Sam Altman knows that you might not, h/t @ihorgowda:

Altman and Oppenheimer share a birthday, April 22.

The statement is part of a conversation about the birthday paradox and the probability of two people sharing a birthday. It is a casual exchange that involves a mathematical concept and a reference to specific individuals. The tone is informal and the intent seems to be to contribute to a light-hearted discussion on coincidence and probability rather than a substantive public issue or policy.