Inside the evidence revolution — how decision-making became data driven
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This episode discusses the evolution of evidence-based decision making with Helen Pearson, focusing on her book about its historical significance and relevance today.
In this episode of Nature hits the books , we speak with Nature 's Helen Pearson whose book Beyond Belief: How Evidence Shows What Really Works looks at the history of using evidence, rather than opinion, in decision making. The book traces the course of the movement in various disciplines, such as the rise of evidence-based medicine in the 90s, looking at the rebels who led the charge, the barriers they faced, and why the use of evidence is crucial at a time when misinformation is rife. Beyond Belief: How Evidence Shows What Really Works Helen Pearson Princeton University Press (in the press) Music supplied by SPD/Triple Scoop Music/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Guest: Helen Pearson
Topics covered
- evidence-based decision making
- history of evidence
- misinformation
- evidence-based medicine
- decision-making
Keywords
- evidence
- decision making
- history
- misinformation
- evidence-based medicine
- Helen Pearson
- Beyond Belief
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Organizations: Princeton University Press
Books & works: Beyond Belief: How Evidence Shows What Really Works
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