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Apr 2024
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455. The Stories We Tell About the Numbe...

Jody Moore
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We can all agree that there are many things in our world that are subjective or up for interpretation. But there are certain things like numbers and data that are just true, right? The numbers don't lie… or do they? We can't argue with numbers… or can we?

 

Join me this week to hear how we use numbers to craft stories that are ultimately subjective. I'm showing you how different stories can be produced from the same set of data, what happens when your belief hinges on numbers, and how something as black and white as data has the ability to either empower you or hold you back. 

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/455

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