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Listen "Mesmerized by Data! Correlation vs. Causation"
Episode Synopsis
We go back to correct an error in Atomic Habits Part 5 on what is a Control Group. We follow the story of Franz Mesmer and Animal Magnetism in Paris, France in 1778 to find the origins of the Control Group.
Much thanks to the Choiceology Podcast by Katy Milkman for this story, which was the basis for our discussion. Please subscribe to her podcast!
Also, Mara Rockliff wrote the book "Mesmerized: How Benjamin Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled all of France"
This was a fun way to learn about correlation, causation and the importance of a control group.
Much thanks to the Choiceology Podcast by Katy Milkman for this story, which was the basis for our discussion. Please subscribe to her podcast!
Also, Mara Rockliff wrote the book "Mesmerized: How Benjamin Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled all of France"
This was a fun way to learn about correlation, causation and the importance of a control group.
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