14min chapter

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin cover image

Nate Silver

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin

CHAPTER

Lessons from Poker to Data Journalism

This chapter examines life lessons learned from poker, emphasizing patience and process in decision-making, and the connections between gambling and scientific concepts. It traces the evolution of FiveThirtyEight from a passion for poker into a key player in data journalism, reflecting on the challenges of corporate transitions and the influence of AI on creativity. The narrative highlights transformative moments, including the impact of the Moneyball phenomenon and the poker boom on cultural engagement in politics and journalism.

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