Surely Probable. A Journey into Probability with Dostoevsky, Tolkien, and Conan Doyle

The exhibition aims to draw attention to a fundamental aspect of the world we live in: alongside certain events, there exists a vast realm of events whose occurrence is only possible, that is, more or less probable.
Probability is something that affects the physical world—especially particle physics—but extends into many areas of life: from games and betting, to economics, healthcare, and insurance.

To say that probability is a fundamental aspect of our world gives it a pervasive role that goes beyond the technical realm, becoming part of the way we act and think.

It is not easy to exhibit an elusive concept like probability. The curatorial approach adopted—reflected in the exhibition’s subtitle—draws on excerpts from the three featured authors, presenting them in comic-strip form and interpreting them through a mathematical-probabilistic lens.
Naturally, The Gambler by Dostoevsky is included, as well as The Lord of the Rings by Tolkien, and The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Conan Doyle.

Through these literary examples, the exhibition presents probability as a powerful tool for analysis in real-life (albeit fictional) situations.
At the heart of it is the theme of learning from experience:
How are probability and statistics useful for this purpose?
What kinds of learning experiences can serve as exemplary cases?
And how is this concept connected to mathematics?

The exhibition seeks to offer examples and answers.
Alongside the “panel” section, there are several interactive exhibits that directly illustrate key concepts and significant scenarios.

Another highlight is the game and riddle booth—with cards, tokens, and surprise boxes—carefully organized and animated to actively engage visitors.

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