E. T. Jaynes

E.T. Jaynes was an American physicist and statistician best known for his work in probability theory and information theory. He advocated for the "probability as degree of belief" perspective, which suggests that probability should reflect an individual's subjective belief about an event based on available information, rather than just a long-run frequency. His book, "Probability Theory: The Logic of Science," emphasizes using probabilities to infer knowledge and make decisions under uncertainty, thus bridging the gap between science and everyday reasoning. Jaynes' ideas have influenced fields like statistics, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science.