The Infinite Bet: Gambling, Quantum Mechanics, and the Search for Ultimate Truth

Science fiction author D. Colin Palmer presents a monologue on the hidden mathematics of sports gambling and why it is more than mere chance. The betting line is not just numbers—it is a mirror of uncertainty, belief, and consequence. When explored with precision, it reveals a bridge into the deepest teachings of Buddhism, the meditations of Jesuit practice, and the unifying structures of theoretical physics and quantum mechanics.

From dependent origination in the Dharma, to Ignatian discernment, to the law of large numbers and the Born rule of quantum theory, gambling becomes a metaphor for all understanding. Each wager becomes a moment of measurement, each probability a reflection of the fabric of reality. This is not about money—it is about learning how the universe speaks through odds, entropy, and variance.

If this resonates with you—if you sense that the infinite of mathematics hides the path to wisdom—subscribe for more explorations into philosophy, physics, and the unseen mechanics of truth.

Educational content only. Not financial advice.