This article was published on November 10, 2011

These huge numbers show the miracle behind your life today [Infographic]


These huge numbers show the miracle behind your life today [Infographic]

A fascinating new infographic from visual.ly looks at the probability behind the existence of each and every person in the world today. If you’re alive and reading this post, then congratulations on achieving what is statistically near-impossible.

The overview explains:

What are the odds that you exist, as you, today? Author Ali Binazir attempts to quantify the probability that you came about and exist as you today and reveals that the odds of you existing are almost zero.

You can see a full size version on the visual.ly site here

by visually via

This is one of those examples in which maths and data can put that which may seem ordinary on a daily basis into greater perspective.

The <3 of EU tech

The latest rumblings from the EU tech scene, a story from our wise ol' founder Boris, and some questionable AI art. It's free, every week, in your inbox. Sign up now!

If these numbers got you thinking, why not take a moment to go to a quiet place to reflect or ask someone what the meaning of life really is.

[Image courtesy of Yaro / Shutterstock.com]

Get the TNW newsletter

Get the most important tech news in your inbox each week.

Published
Back to top