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This lecture covers the theory of Markov chains, focusing on reversible chains, detailed balance, and the Metropolis-Hastings algorithm. It explains convergence to various distributions and the concept of an invariant distribution. The instructor discusses the properties of Markov chains and their applications in stochastic simulation.