More or Less: Behind the Stats

Debunking the myth of shrinking attention spans, exploring the task-dependent nature of attention span, surprising intelligence of goldfish, and contrasting human and fish memory capabilities

Behind the scenes of Hollywood's unequal pay crisis, comparing earnings of top actors and actresses. Insights on female representation in films and disparity in dialogues. Gender pay gap exposed in the entertainment industry.

Exploring the fallout from President Trump's Sweden reference, debunking Sweden as 'Rape Capital of Europe', analyzing rape statistics in Sweden, and debunking claims on immigration and crime

Exploring the hidden figures behind the space race, the podcast discusses the contributions of African American women to NASA in the 50s and 60s. It delves into the challenges they faced, their pivotal roles during WWII, and their triumphs over gender bias in pursuing engineering roles at NASA.

Swedish statistician Hans Rosling's captivating presentations on global development and data visualization revolutionized perceptions. He challenged misconceptions about Africa's development and fought the 'post-fact era' of global health. With a background in healthcare, he also played a crucial role in combating the Ebola outbreak in Liberia. His legacy lies in promoting an evidence-based worldview and reshaping global perspectives.

Does North Carolina really rank alongside North Korea if you measure electoral integrity

Explore the complexities of estimating crowd sizes, focusing on Trump's inauguration numbers. Learn about mathematical models for crowd calculations and comparisons between political events like the Women's March.

Exploring Blue Monday, the concept of the most miserable day, and the stark wealth gap revealed by Oxfam. Analyzing global wealth inequality, misconceptions about poverty, and the significance of billionaires' wealth. Global trends in income inequality and debunking Blue Monday as a media-driven myth.

Exploring the controversies around the claim of 90,000 Christian martyrs in 2016. Analyzing the challenges of documenting statistics on persecution and violence towards Christians. Discussing the ongoing suffering of Christians due to persecution despite efforts to suppress their faith.

Professor Stanley Goldfarb from the University of Pennsylvania debunks the myth of needing to drink eight glasses of water a day. He explains how the body regulates water intake and the risks of excessive water consumption. The podcast highlights the dangers of disrupting the body's sodium balance with medical advice on hydration.