Chance, Statistics and Stories with Dr. Michael Orkin

In this episode of the All About Nothing podcast, host Barrett Gruber welcomes Dr. Michael Orkin, a statistician and author of 'The Story of Chance: Beyond the Margin of Error.' They discuss various topics including the nature of probability, the intersection of statistics and gambling, and the impact of misinformation on public health, particularly regarding vaccines. Dr. Orkin shares his journey in the field of statistics, his consulting experiences, and insights into games of skill versus chance. The conversation also touches on humorous anecdotes, the significance of data in decision-making, and the role of luck in gambling and lotteries.Webpage | Dr. Michael Orkin PhD.Substack | The Neutral ZoneLinkedIn | Dr. Michael Orkin, PhD.Amazon Link: "The Story of Chance: Beyond the Margin of Error"Barrett Gruber | LinktreeThe All About Nothing: Podcast | LinktreeClick here for Episode Show Notes!As always, "The All About Nothing: Podcast" is owned and distributed by BIG Media LLC!Check out our network of fantastic podcasts!Click Here to see available advertising packages!Click Here for information on the "Fair Use Copyright Notice" for this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:Everplay Sports and Social Fall 2025 Leagues!Visit EverplaySocial.com for all of the details and registration for the upcoming Fall 2025 Schedule! Register by August 21st!Everplay Sports & Social LeagueZJZ Designs - Small BusinessCheck out ZJZ Designs for the best and most original designs in apparel and gifts! ZJZ Designs2025 SodaCity Headliners 20250623The 2025 Soda City Comic Con is coming, August 23 and 24 at the Columbia Metro Convention Center! Check https://sodacitycomiccon.com for tickets and details!Soda City Comic ConBIG Media LLC Copyright 2025This Podcast is a product of BIG Media LLC and Copyright 2025 Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC