Think of a Number

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Sep 20, 2023

The podcast explores the misuse of statistics in UK politics, focusing on misleading numbers surrounding GDP, immigration, and Premier League odds. It discusses the impact of manipulative language in politics, the consequences of austerity measures, and the exploitation of emotions in football gambling. The importance of accurate data, analytics in football, and the failure to understand numbers, especially during the COVID pandemic, are also highlighted.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Manipulating Numbers for Political Arguments

01:56 • 14min

Austerity, Manipulative Language, and Invalidated Findings

16:09 • 18min

Exploring the Use of Statistics and Emotion in Football

33:45 • 3min

The Importance of Data and Analytics in Football

36:40 • 3min

The Failure to Understand Numbers

39:46 • 7min

Various Articles and Archive Availability, 'Your Mama's Kitchen' Podcast Ad

47:07 • 2min