Tim Harford: the truth detective

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Why do smart people sometimes believe such silly things? What can Minecraft and hot sauce teach us about getting into trouble at school? And how exactly does a toilet flush work? Tim Harford believes that numbers can help us see clearly in a confusing world - but only if we know how to use them. Join him as he talks about the ideas in his first children's book The Truth Detective.
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Tim Harford: the truth detective

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