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Nate Silver (statistician)
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
From Anecdotes to Analysis: A Journey Through Stats and Politics
This chapter explores a vibrant conversation about personal stories, cultural backgrounds, and the significance of math and statistics in childhood experiences. It highlights the speaker's evolution from a transfer pricing consultant to a political forecasting expert, detailing their journey through coding, sports, and the complexities of political predictions. The discussion reflects on the impact of statistical models in baseball and politics, emphasizing the challenges faced in accurately capturing public sentiment during elections, particularly with the rise of Trump.
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