Cautionary Tales - Tim Harford Podcast - Pushkin Industries
In Cautionary Tales, Tim Harford finds morals from retelling stories of great crimes, accidents, and disasters.
Cautionary Conversation: The Conspiracy Theorist Who Changed …
Charlie Veitch was certain that 9/11 was an inside job. The attack on the World Trade Center wasn’t the work of Al-Qaeda, but an elaborate conspiracy.
Flying Too High: AI and Air France Flight 447 | Cautionary Tales
In the age of artificial intelligence, we often compare humans and computers, asking ourselves which is “better”. But is this even the right question? The case of Air France Flight 447 …
The Night of the Mugger | Cautionary Tales - pushkin.fm
Do you have a question for Tim Harford and Rachel Botsman about trust? Please send it in to [email protected]. For a full list of sources, see the show notes at timharford.com.
DANGER: Rocks Ahead! | Cautionary Tales - Pushkin Industries
Torrey Canyon was one of the biggest and best ships in the world — but its captain and crew still needlessly steered it towards a deadly reef known as The Seven Stones.
The Revenge of the Whales | Cautionary Tales - Pushkin Industries
How much of what we think we understand about the natural world is shaped by human guilt? On Cautionary Tales, Tim Harford takes a closer look at our history with whales—from SeaWorld …
The Widow Who Disrupted Champagne (with Ben Walter)
Tim Harford is joined by Ben Walter, CEO of Chase for Business and the host of "The Unshakeables" podcast, to explore the story of the trailblazing Widow Clicquot. Her namesake …
The Man Who Bet His House on a Pop Song – A Eurovision Tale
You can gamble on horses or on the turn of a card - but Daniel Gould made a living betting on the outcome of the annual Eurovision Song Contest.
Tenerife: The Most Deadly Air Disaster | Cautionary Tales
In 1977, two planes collided on the runway at Tenerife Airport. Why did the crash happen? Given that it took place on the ground, why didn't more people escape? Tim Harford explores the …
The Inventor Who Almost Ended the World | Cautionary Tales
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