
Tim Harford and the More or Less team try to make sense of the statistics which surround us. From BBC Radio 4
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1054 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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More or Less brings the research to the questions of the day! But you’ve been failing in your analysis. Your expert, university professor champions the idea that it’s not that big! The numbers provided were, the Trump administration says it’s 71B but your expert says a lot of that was refunded so it’s closer to 36B - the show takeaway was Trump is wrong again. More or Less has missed the point. Your program isn’t to split hairs. It should be to help people understand the numbers.
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My garden water features inputs a lot of water per second. But the net cost of water is minimal. Since it does not pollute the water, it is constantly recycled. In your program you did not mention the subject. Both the discharge water for the cooling of processors and the electricity generators should be a large proportion of the input. It is certainly not zero.
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Focusing on the interpretation of statistics and their implications in everyday life, this show engages listeners by tackling a diverse array of themes including climate change, economics, health issues, and societal factors. The program often scrutinizes high-profile assertions, presenting evidence-based insights that underscore the importance of accurate data representation. Uniquely, it combines lighthearted discussion with rigorous examination, making complex topics accessible and entertaining for a broad audience. Notable for its critical lens on popular statistics, this show seeks to clarify misconceptions and promote statistical literacy.
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