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Shape

14 min read 17 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

A mathematician reveals why the shape of data—not just the numbers—determines everything from disease spread to democracy, and how seeing patterns transforms understanding.

You’ll learn

  • Why averages hide crucial truths
  • How geometry shapes democracy
  • The hidden structure of networks
  • Seeing patterns in everyday life