Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford · Pushkin Industries

Sphygmograph Be Damned: The Science of Love

February 13, 2026·42 min

This episode tells the story of Chris McKinley, a data scientist using OkCupid to find love, illustrating themes of human error and data-driven decision-making.

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