Episode
15. Tim Harford: “If You Can Make Sure You're Not An Idiot, You've Done Well.”
People I (Mostly) Admire · Mar 28, 2026 · 42 min
He’s a former World Bank economist who became a prolific journalist and the author of one of Steve Levitt’s favorite books, The Undercover Economist. Tim Harford lives in England, where he’s made it his mission to help the public understand statistics. In their conversation, Steve gives Tim some feedback on his new book, The Data Detective, contemplates if it’s possible to tell great stories…