Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi
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Oct 6, 2021
Data journalist Mona Chalabi explores life's uncertainties like friendships, fertility, and breakups to find normalcy through numbers. She challenges assumptions, delves into the limitations of numerical understanding, and consults experts, strangers, and even her mum for answers on what is considered normal.
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- Data can't fully capture life complexities, numbers hide deeper issues.
- Podcast challenges norms by reevaluating scientific language and societal influences on discussions.
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Exploring Complexities Through Data
The podcast delves into the complexities of life through the lens of data, highlighting the limitations and nuances numbers present. It questions the significance of close friendships, fertility concerns for men, the legitimacy of teeth whitening, and the duration of post-breakup recovery. Despite the orderliness of spreadsheets, life's messiness surpasses numerical interpretation, emphasizing that numbers only reveal part of the narrative, often concealing deeper complexities.
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