Rohit Sharma loses 12 coin tosses in a row. A Philippines lottery draws only multiples of 9. An ayurvedic doctor claims he can guarantee a male child — just take his "ancient" medicine through your left nostril during the 9th month of pregnancy. Sounds suspicious, right? But here’s the twist: what feels like a conspiracy might just be random.In this episode of Fooled by Randomness, we dive into the null hypothesis — a powerful concept from scientific thinking that helps you separate real evidence from coincidence.
Most people either believe wild claims or just ask for proof. But the real power comes from asking: what’s the simplest explanation? Could this be chance?This episode will change how you look at luck, pseudoscience, and even your own beliefs. You'll see how randomness can fool you, how your brain jumps to conclusions, and why the null hypothesis is one of the best tools for critical thinking in everyday life — whether you're dealing with lottery results, medical claims, or just drama in the family WhatsApp group.Listen now to start thinking smarter.