‪After the story there is a great discussion of AI/ML and statistical algorithms, and the hype vs the reality. Futility Closet “The First Great attain Robbery” ‪
Podcast Episode 258: The First Great Train Robbery – Futility Closet

In 1855 a band of London thieves set their sights on a new target: the South Eastern Railway, which carried gold bullion to the English coast. The payoff could be enormous, but the heist would require meticulous planning. In this week’s episode of the Futility Closet podcast we’ll tell the story…

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