Dylanomics

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04/21/23 • 72 min

What can HR learn from advertising? What do Jesus and Bob Dylan have in common? Why are AI speed cameras a bad idea? And why are mediocre statisticians so dangerous?

James is joined by the legendary Rory Sutherland for an unmissable discussion on a huge range of topics.

What can HR learn from advertising? What do Jesus and Bob Dylan have in common? Why are AI speed cameras a bad idea? And why are mediocre statisticians so dangerous?

James is joined by the legendary Rory Sutherland for an unmissable discussion on a huge range of topics.

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