Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Pushkin Industries
We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every Friday.
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Oct 22, 2019 • 3min
Introducing: Cautionary Tales
Dive into fascinating stories where plans go hilariously awry and lessons emerge from chaos. From the world's greatest mishaps to personal tales of redemption, the absurdities of mistakes are on full display. You'll find insights into human error, exploring the tragic and comic sides of life’s unexpected turns. Each tale serves a purpose, providing valuable life lessons wrapped in engaging narratives. Get ready to entertain and enlighten your understanding of why things sometimes don't go as planned.
