That man's expertise on game theory comes from perhaps once having read a column in Scientific American. He was probably impressed with the fact that Martin Gardner was a Christian.
Here's a summary of Martin Gardner's beliefs, for fun: There is nothing supernatural, and nothing in human reason or visible in the world to compel people to believe in God. The mystery of existence is enchanting, but a belief in The Old One comes from faith without evidence. However, with faith and prayer people can find greater happiness than without.
That's right. No rational argument can ever lead to belief in God, but it makes him happy.
Seriously, anyone who thinks Pascal's Wager is good game theory really doesn't understand basic probability.
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Here's a summary of Martin Gardner's beliefs, for fun: There is nothing supernatural, and nothing in human reason or visible in the world to compel people to believe in God. The mystery of existence is enchanting, but a belief in The Old One comes from faith without evidence. However, with faith and prayer people can find greater happiness than without.
That's right. No rational argument can ever lead to belief in God, but it makes him happy.
Seriously, anyone who thinks Pascal's Wager is good game theory really doesn't understand basic probability.
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