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I'm Brother Seth, an ordained interfaith minister and former data scientist. Let's delve into the complex ideas of supremacy, superiority, and objectivity. I discuss the bias inherent in both data and our societal measures of success. I use analogies and personal experience to illustrate how true objectivity is an ideal we strive for but can never fully achieve. Learn why wealth isn't an accurate measure of your worth and why our understanding of intelligence and success steers us wrong. Plus, discover the importance of community and moral leadership in building a better, more connected world. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:45 Exploring Objectivity and Bias in Data

02:45 The Role of AI and Machine Learning

04:25 Bias in Sports Statistics

12:49 Economic Value vs. Real World Value

18:50 The Flaws of GDP and Wealth Measurement

23:39 The Myth of Objective Intelligence

30:41 The Power of Stories and Community

37:43 Conclusion and Farewell

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Theme song animation by Deborah Pinkney

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Mentioned in this episode:

- My article about streakiness in baseball

- Fire Joe Morgan

- Baseball WAR (Wins Above Replacement)

- Development of Monopoly (board game)

- Utopia for Realists, by Rutger Bregman

- Doughnut Economics, by Kate Raworth

- In 2003, Pedro Martinez comfortably led the AL in ERA, was second in WAR, tied for 15th in wins

- Book about genetics and inequality

- Social Psychology course with Prof Scott Plous

- Influence, by Robert Cialdini