“Ideas are very important, but ideas don't impact the world. What impacts the world is what you do.”
Alex Jackl is an international expert in data standards, large-scale education data ecosystems, and a deep understanding of the use of data, information, and knowledge. This podcast is about applying design thinking to the things that are important to us, through curiosity and creativity, and some rigorous thoughtfulness. Alex plans to navigate us on this journey, alongside some experts over the course of this podcast.
In today’s episode, Alex introduces us briefly to the podcast and what it hopes to achieve. He scratches the surface of the nine topics the podcast will explore that will enable us to live a life of creativity, curiosity, and design.

Tune in to the show now to explore:
   • What the Facts and Other Imaginary Things podcast and what you should expect to gain from the podcast
   • A dive into the nine topics this podcast will explore
   • The interconnection between these nine topics

Timestamps
[00:28] Introduction to Alex Jackl
[01:04] The purpose of the Facts and Other Imaginary Things podcast and why you should listen
[01:41] The nine topics this podcast is centered on
[03:13] What is ‘the nature of facts’?
[04:08] Exploring the pyramid of truth
[04:54] Does data matter?
[06:33] An insight into the complexity problem; taking cause and effect into account
[09:11] Examining the simplicity pitfall
[11:09] Expertise is a necessary tool
[12:34] Opinions, feelings, beliefs, and assumptions; how things seem to be and what they really are
[13:50] What is the nature of communication?
[15:10] Introducing the concept of inquiry
[16:03] The basis for action- understanding truths and facts
[16:15] Living a conscious life
Connect with Alex
Email [email protected]

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