The Miracle of Large Numbers.

The article discusses how to explain miraculous events through application of the law of large numbers and understanding of probabilities. Topics include the rational theory of coincidences, extrasensory perception (ESP), and arguments from cosmological design. Also discussed are arguments from desi...

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Publicado en:	Skeptic Vol. 19; no. 2; pp. 40 - 46
Autor principal:	BOKLIN, ALEX
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Skeptics Society 2014
Materias:	Miracles Law of large numbers Coincidence theory Extrasensory perception Metaphysical cosmology Biological systems Bible Drosnin, Michael, 1946-2020
Acceso en línea:	Ver este registro en EBSCOhost

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Sumario:	The article discusses how to explain miraculous events through application of the law of large numbers and understanding of probabilities. Topics include the rational theory of coincidences, extrasensory perception (ESP), and arguments from cosmological design. Also discussed are arguments from design in biological systems, and journalist and author Michael Drosnin's analysis of the Bible code.