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039 – How to Lie with Smoking Statistics

039 – How to Lie with Smoking Statistics

FromThe IDEMS Podcast


039 – How to Lie with Smoking Statistics

FromThe IDEMS Podcast

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Mar 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This episode features a conversation between Dr Lily Clements and David Stern on the influence of misinformation, initially focussing on the tobacco industry's attempts to distort statistics related to smoking and health. They discuss the historical context of smoking promotion, the transition to recognising its health risks, and the broader implications for responsible AI and the fight against pseudoscience.
Released:
Mar 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (51)

Stories from a social enterprise that uses mathematical sciences in impact-oriented work around the world. Our experiences range from helping some of the world's poorest farmers get value from data, to enabling academics to use AI responsibly in their teaching. We never know what our next task will be but the last 6 years have shown that it is likely to lead to a story.