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The Surprisal

The Surprisal

Burak Yenigun 1 Episodes Sep 18, 2026

The Surprisal is a podcast about information theory and the idea that the most unexpected messages carry the most information. Each episode explores surprising conversations and perspectives that listeners can learn from. Host Burak Yenigun uses the concept of surprisal to guide discussions that go beyond predictable talking points. The show blends curiosity about communication, science, and human experience into accessible conversations.

Episodes

Rob Carver - The Rationality of Gambling
Rob Carver - The Rationality of Gambling Sep 18, 2026 2695 Rob Carver is a former hedge fund manager who ran Man AHL's multi-billion dollar fixed income portfolio and was responsible for creating AHL's fundamental global macro strategy. Since leaving AHL in 2013, he has been trading his own capital, writing books, and lecturing at Queen Mary University of London.In this first episode of The Surprisal, we start with Rob's essay "Should billionaire

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