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Mental Math and Risk Comprehension
14:06 - 18:37 (04:31)
The podcast discusses the importance of mental math for making quick calculations and risk comprehension. The episode highlights the usefulness of some sections in a book for understanding absolute versus relative risk.
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The book discussed the importance of understanding the difference between absolute and relative risk, which can help decipher news headlines claiming increased risk of certain diseases.
14:06 - 16:01 (01:55)
Health
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The book discussed the importance of understanding the difference between absolute and relative risk, which can help decipher news headlines claiming increased risk of certain diseases. It highlights the value of such knowledge for individuals without training in the domain.
ChapterMental Math and Risk Comprehension
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PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast discusses practical tips for improving numeracy skills like mental calculations and how to calculate an important date from history in your head.
16:01 - 18:37 (02:36)
Numeracy
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This podcast discusses practical tips for improving numeracy skills like mental calculations and how to calculate an important date from history in your head.