A visual guide to Bayesian thinking

Why it was recommended

The most important mathematical video you will ever see in your life.

Strong recommendationmathzthrowaway6 · Original2017-08

What it covers

Julia Galef uses pictures to explain Bayes' rule, then tells three personal stories showing how she applies it to improve her thinking. It is for someone meeting the subject for the first time.

Video details

Channel

Julia Galef

Length

11 min 25 sec

Year

2015

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