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Episode 16: Data Science and Decision Making Under Uncertainty

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Curiosity and Problem Solving over Technical Skills

Prioritizing curiosity and problem-solving abilities over technical skills in the hiring process. Looking for indicators like interests in board games or being a dungeon master to gauge problem-solving and group collaboration skills. Emphasizing the importance of curiosity, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities over specific technical knowledge or programming languages for relatively inexperienced hires. Valuing the capability to learn tools and concepts through resources like Google rather than focusing on specific syntax or technical expertise.

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