Coase, the Rules of the Game, and the Costs of Perfection (with Daisy Christodoulou)

Daisy Christodoulou, Director of No More Marking and author of books on education, dives into the fascinating realm of sports officiating. She discusses the paradox of seeking perfection through technology like VAR, revealing its unintended consequences on game flow and player self-policing. Christodoulou explores the complexities of measurement in various fields and advocates for innovative, fair assessment methods in sports and education. The conversation challenges societal values by contrasting the pay of athletes with essential workers, urging a reassessment of what we truly value.