How Bayes’ Rule Emerged Triumphant from Two Centuries of Controversy
Bayesian here. &#x27;The theory that would not die&#x27; is a wonderful read, and notes how many scientists used Bayesian techniques (subjective probability) in a variety of contexts while the field was still unpopular (arguably, heretical) in the mainstream statistical community.<p>Bayes was nevertheless used to inform ballistics calculations, help crack the enigma code, or inform search patterns for lost nuclear weapons.<p>I don&#x27;t think we have seen the end of Bayes, either, as it is very useful for uncertainty quantification in the engineering Sciences, machine learning techniques, or even discovering the Higgs Boson.