Predict lottery through Probability Theory? [I Like Mathematics]

Here is a curious question for you mathematicians: Is it possible to predict a significant amount of lottery numbers (let's say 5 out of 6 so you win hundreds of thousands) using Probability Theory - or are the numbers truly so random they are really hard to predict? I would figure that perhaps using a combination of Probability Theory and Forecasting, a modest amount of success could be reached, if not a great amount.

I don't know if it's either been done already or if it's possible.

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Coraline · F

a true random system is very hard to make in reality... but for all practical purposes in the universe it can be assumed to be truely random

Existentior · M

@Coraline Yes indeed, though something in my amygdala tells me that there must be a way. Either I'm naive or uninformed or hopeful. At least, my professor of Statistics tells us that in Mathematics, our intuition is often wrong (like Mathematician Ramanujan did) and that's why there is a need for proofs, but somehow I don't believe him.

Coraline · F

@Existentior true randomness if hard to grasp for the human mind.. its very counterintuitive at times

Existentior · M

@Coraline Your movie is on my to-watch list, by the way. : ) Coraline.. it looks curious.

Coraline · F

@Existentior its really great.. just maybe dont watch it with kids even though its 6+ rated

Existentior · M

@Coraline Thank goodness I don't have kids, lmao. I'll watch it tonight! : )

Existentior · M

@Coraline Mm, alright, so the movie Coraline is done. I think it was fun to watch and I think it has a few metaphors in it, such as: People on the outside pretend to be happy but they need someone authentic to fill their void facade. etc. That which is real is best.
And to always look out for yourself and others. And other metaphors.