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Coase, the Rules of the Game, and the Costs of Perfection (with Daisy Christodoulou)
Feb 3, 2025
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.
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- The pursuit of perfection through technology like VAR in football often disrupts the game's fluidity and emotional engagement.
- Inconsistencies in applying VAR reflect the challenges of balancing standardized rules with common sense in officiating sports.
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The Controversy Surrounding VAR in Football
The introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in football aimed to enhance the accuracy of referee decisions regarding fouls and offsides. Initially hailed as a solution to improve fairness in matches, its implementation has been met with substantial controversy. This controversy stems from its perceived ineffectiveness while compared to similar technologies in sports like American football, rugby, and tennis, which seem to have been adopted with more acceptance. Critics argue that the attempt to achieve absolute accuracy has led to more confusion rather than clarity, highlighting the emotional disconnect it creates during live games.
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