Chapter
Research, Data, and Bullshit
1:12:13 - 1:17:47 (05:33)
The hosts discuss the difficulty of navigating research and data in today's society, with particular mention of the popular economics book "Freakonomics".
Clips
The podcast discusses the role of data and intuition in decision making.
1:12:13 - 1:15:17 (03:03)
Data Analysis
Summary
The podcast discusses the role of data and intuition in decision making. The speaker emphasizes the importance of using modern statistical techniques to analyze data and make informed decisions.
ChapterResearch, Data, and Bullshit
EpisodeBonus: Mike's New Podcast!
PodcastMaintenance Phase
In this conversation, hosts Ezra Klein and Michael Lewis discuss the phenomenon of pop science and how it often leads to a jumbled and inaccurate perception of scientific ideas, all while powerful individuals repackage these ideas and sell them back to consumers as objective science.
1:15:17 - 1:17:47 (02:30)
Science
Summary
In this conversation, hosts Ezra Klein and Michael Lewis discuss the phenomenon of pop science and how it often leads to a jumbled and inaccurate perception of scientific ideas, all while powerful individuals repackage these ideas and sell them back to consumers as objective science.