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Nate Silver

Data journalist, statistician, and poker player. Co-host of Risky Business.

Top 5 podcasts with Nate Silver

Ranked by the Snipd community
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82 snips
Oct 16, 2024 • 1h 58min

#204 – Nate Silver on making sense of SBF, and his biggest critiques of effective altruism

Nate Silver, author of "On the Edge" and creator of FiveThirtyEight, dives into the complexities of risk-taking and analytical thinking. He discusses the concept of 'the River,' a group excelling but often overestimating their judgment. Nate critiques effective altruism, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses while emphasizing the importance of personal trust in altruistic actions. He also explores decision-making in tech, ethical implications of AI, and the pitfalls of instant feedback in shaping behavior, all revealing the nuanced dynamics of modern decision-making and philanthropy.
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32 snips
Oct 25, 2024 • 34min

#389 — The Politics of Risk

Nate Silver, founder of FiveThirtyEight and a prominent voice in data analysis and election forecasting, joins to discuss the cultural attitudes towards risk in American politics. They explore the erosion of trust in institutions and polarization driven by figures like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk. Silver sheds light on what people misunderstand about election forecasting and the significance of generational divides in voting. With a keen eye on 2024, he warns about misleading polls and potential public unrest over election outcomes.
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26 snips
Nov 1, 2024 • 53min

Nate Silver on The Art of Risking Everything: Politics, Money, Power

Nate Silver, a leading political forecaster and founder of FiveThirtyEight, joins moderator Nick Gillespie to discuss the tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. They dive into the art of risk-taking, weighing the contrasts between 'the river' and 'the village' in politics. Silver shares insights on navigating biases in election forecasting and the ethical implications of data-driven decisions. The conversation also touches on the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX and the importance of civil discourse in an increasingly polarized political climate.
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25 snips
Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 35min

#389 - The Politics of Risk

Nate Silver, statistician and founder of FiveThirtyEight, discusses the evolving cultural attitudes toward risk in American politics. He highlights the erosion of trust in democratic institutions and how digital echo chambers shape public perception. The conversation touches on the complexities of polling, the impact of key tech figures like Musk and Bankman-Fried, and the rising Gen Z voting trends. Silver also explores the likelihood of electoral unrest and the intricate relationship between wealth concentration, media trust, and political dynamics.
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11 snips
Nov 4, 2024 • 25min

A Polling Surprise Feat. Nate Silver

Nate Silver, a renowned polling expert and author of the 'Silver Bulletin,' joins to dissect recent polling trends ahead of Election Day. He highlights how polls serve as a tool, not a prediction. Abbas Alawieh, co-founder of the 'Uncommitted' movement, shares insights on the activist sentiment influencing voter turnout, particularly regarding Palestinian rights. Josie Duffy Rice discusses pressing election lawsuits and what they mean for voting access in Georgia, underscoring the challenges in getting voters to the polls amidst misinformation.