パンサー尾形貴弘が数学の難問を大真面目に解説する「笑わない数学」。今回は「確率論」。「ギャンブルに勝ちたい」という欲望から生まれた学問は人類に何をもたらすのか？
まだ見ぬ未来に何が起こり得るかを予測し、今どうすればよいかを探る「確率論」。始まりは１７世紀、２人の天才数学者フェルマーとパスカルが「ギャンブルで損をしない方法」を議論したことがきっかけだった。その後、純粋数学の中で発展し「現代確率論」へと進化を遂げると、ふたたび確率論は“ひともうけするための道具”として利用されていく。人間のあくなき欲望と純粋数学。世界の行方をも左右しかねない確率論の威力に迫る。
Panther Takahiro Ogata explains difficult mathematical problems in a very serious manner in "Mathematics without Laughing". This time, we will talk about "Probability Theory." What will the study born from the desire to "winning at gambling" bring to mankind? "Probability theory" is a study to predict what may happen in the future, which is yet to be seen, and to find out what to do about it now. It began in the 17th century when two genius mathematicians, Fermat and Pascal, discussed "how not to lose money gambling." Later, probability theory was developed in pure mathematics and evolved into "modern probability theory," and was once again used as a "tool for making a profit." The insatiable desire of mankind and pure mathematics. This episode explores the power of probability theory, which could influence the future of the world.
