Professor David Spiegelhalter from Cambridge University discusses effective risk communication, challenges with p-values, and evaluating medical AI. They explore heart age, patient empowerment in health communication, and the impact of scientific reporting on misinformation. The podcast advocates for rethinking statistical significance and emphasizing evidence quality in medical research.

David Spiegelhalter, a statistics professor, emphasizes the importance of understanding risk magnitude. Topics include micro-mort, 'microlife', and faulty statistical interpretation during crises like COVID-19. The podcast discusses statistical literacy in daily life, valuing statistical life in public policies, understanding health outcomes, analyzing COVID-19 impact, healthcare decision-making, and confidence ratings in data analysis.

David Spiegelhalter, Chair of the Winton Center at Cambridge and President of the Royal Statistical Society, dives into why trustworthiness is crucial for AI systems. He highlights the difference between being trusted and being trustworthy, stressing rigorous evaluations akin to drug development. Spiegelhalter discusses empowering patients through transparent AI in healthcare, enhancing decision-making with personalized explanations. Throughout, he advocates for integrating diverse expert insights to improve fairness and transparency in algorithmic practices.

David Spiegelhalter, Emeritus Professor of Statistics at Cambridge and author of "The Art of Uncertainty," brings humor and clarity to the complex world of statistics. He discusses the subjective nature of uncertainty and its influence on decision-making, particularly in events like elections and extreme weather. Emphasizing the importance of effective communication, he encourages listeners to embrace uncertainty as part of life. David also shares insights on career paths and impactful literature that shaped his views on statistics, making it a thought-provoking conversation.

Cambridge statistician David Spiegelhalter, renowned for his work in risk and probability, discusses how to navigate uncertainty in our lives. He illustrates the role of chance, luck, and randomness with engaging anecdotes, showing how we often misinterpret probabilities. Spiegelhalter emphasizes the importance of statistical reasoning in decision-making, particularly in health and gambling. He also explores how understanding uncertainty can empower us, encouraging a mindset that embraces the unknown while recognizing our limitations in predicting the future.

In this engaging discussion, BBC reporter Charlotte MacDonald shares insights on the alarming statistic of 35 million birds dying from glass collisions in the UK. Research economist Ben Zaranco tackles the complexities in government fiscal policies and the potential for changes in debt rules. Meanwhile, Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter reflects on the randomness of existence, contemplating the peculiar factors surrounding his own conception. They also dissect childhood obesity trends, questioning measurement methodologies and their implications.

Exploring the importance of clear communication in statistics, translating medical issues into math, career reflections, public engagement challenges, feedback for growth, power of silence in audience engagement, listening on a child death helpline, balancing structure and creativity in work

With data on the Covid-19 pandemic changing shape with every new outbreak and new mutation, it's a complex task to make sense of where the story of the virus will head next. David Spiegelhalter is chair of the Winton Centre for Risk and Evidence Communication at Cambridge University and an expert on crunching figures in order to understand successes and failures. His new book Covid by Numbers, co-written with Anthony Masters, seeks to shine a spotlight on the UK's handling of the pandemic. In this episode he speaks with the virologist and host of The Naked Scientist podcast Dr Chris Smith. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Experts like David Spiegelhalter and Linda Yueh dive into intriguing stats of 2013, including income inequality, computing advancements, mathematical problems, and the impact of quantitative easing on the art market.

Professor David Spiegelhalter discusses crash risk trends worldwide. Microbiologists discover metal-eating bacteria damaging the Mary Rose ship. Prof Hasok Chang urges merging science back into history. Dr. Marek Kukula showcases the 28-inch telescope at Greenwich Observatory.