Categories and Probability Theory

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The discussion centers on the intersection of probability theory and category theory, specifically seeking references that explore probability distributions through a categorical lens. Participants express a lack of awareness regarding existing studies that apply category theory to probability, mentioning probabilistic automatons and precategories as related concepts. The inquiry emphasizes the need for clarity on the objects, morphisms, and natural transformations within this theoretical framework.

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Does anyone know if there is any study of probability theory from the point of view of category theory? I was trying to find some references but I just found something about probabilistic automatons and precategories. I would like to see something about probability distributions and categories. Any references?
 
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I'm not aware of anything that might be described as a category theoretic approach to probability. I wonder what you mean by it, or, rather, what do you envisage might be the objects, morphisms and natural transformations/functors?
 

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