#244: Lies, Damn Lies, & Covid Stats—Dr. William M. Briggs
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Enjoy this podcast? Would you send us a donation? Click here: www.patrickcoffin.media/donate Would you like to join our community and enjoy more shows? Learn more: www.coffinnation.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mathematician Dr. William M. Briggs is back. The featured speaker at the recent Truth Over Fear summit and former guest on The Patrick Coffin Show returns to rock the podcast. How can tell they're lying to you about Covid statistics. Don't be intimidated by a PHD from Cornell University. Dr. Briggs (known hilariously on Twitter as "Statistician to the Stars) breaks down the numbers in an engaging, accessible way. This whole coronadoom panic is fueled by fake math. Learn how and why. In this Interview You Will Learn * Why "cases" are irrelevant * The lies and flip flops of Tony Fauci * The true definition of statistical "models" * How the Covid-19 panic rates compared to previous "pandemics" in history (hint: it's very mild) * Why society has been taught to view doctors as infallible oracles * Why mathematics is not a "pure science" * How to spot "stat fallacies" Watch this episode on our website here: https://www.patrickcoffin.media/lies-damn-lies-covid-stats/