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Episode 4: Respect the Polygon

Against the Rules with Michael Lewis

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Weather Forecasts Are Inherently Uncertain

When james span started out, the ten day forecast was no better than just guessing. Now that he knows a lot, he works hard to explain what he doesn't know. The most obvious improvement has been in forecasters understanding of the kind of weather that kills people. Back when james span was a youngeor ist, he knew very little, but tried to sound like he knew a lot.

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