The Story Behind The Numbers

TED Radio Hour : The Story Behind The Numbers Image
TED Radio Hour : The Story Behind The Numbers Image

The Story Behind The Numbers

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Is life today better than ever before? Does the data bear that out? This hour, TED speakers explore the stories we tell with numbers — and whether those stories portray the full picture. Guests include psychologist Steven Pinker, economists Tyler Cowen and Michael Green, journalist Hanna Rosin, and environmental activist Paul Gilding.