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On this episode of the podcast we continue our discussion of Blaise Pascal, this time focusing on his assertion that man is \u201cthe supreme paradox of creation.\u201d First, we learn about Pascal\u2019s early life and feel completely inadequate when we learn that he invented the calculator (yes, the calculator) at age 18. Next, we learn why Pascal believed it was impossible to arrive at scientific truth, and how this led him to develop the foundations of probability theory. Finally, we discuss "expected value" and how Barack Obama utilized it to secure his residency in the White House and avoid living underneath a freeway overpass. All this and more on the latest episode of Philosophize This!\n\nThank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.\xa0\n\nWebsite: https://www.philosophizethis.org/\nPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis\xa0\n\nSocial:\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast\nX: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow