The Normal Distribution of Charts: Importance of the Center and Edges

In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the concept of a normal distribution using the game of charts as an analogy. The charts represent an ill-advised and dangerous backyard game where individuals throw spiked projectiles towards a hula hoop. The speaker highlights that while many charts will land near the center, some will land short, go far, left, or right, representing the edges. This distribution pattern is not limited to games but can be observed in various areas, such as book lengths and heights of individuals in a gym class. The normal distribution also applies to the preferences of new ideas, where a small percentage of the population likes new things, a small percentage prefers no change, and the majority falls in the center, wanting what others want.