The Math Puzzle that Spawned 100 Philosophy Papers
Speaker:
Peter Winkler, Dartmouth College
Date and Time:
Monday, March 25, 2019 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location:
Fields Institute, Room 210
Abstract:
Proposed 18 years ago by philosopher Adam Elga, "Sleeping Beauty" seems to be a simple question about probability. Is it? If so, Why does it incite such passion?
We'll describe the various "camps" in the controversy, and examine their arguments. In the end, you'll have to decide for yourself where you stand.
