Tim Harford

COVID-19 has put the power and accuracy of statistics at centre stage. Infection rates, 'R' numbers, new cases, hospital admissions and the data underpinning new vaccines are being used by the media… Audio

Our greatest breakthroughs and triumphs have one thing in common: creativity. But how do you ignite it? And how do you rekindle it?   In this TED Radio Hour, fiveTED speakers explore ideas on…

 Failure can be devastating, but it can also make us stronger and smarter. This week, TED speakers explore how failure clears the way for success, in our everyday work, and our innermost lives.

What do mutual funds, the gramophone, birth control and barbed wire have in common? They are all innovations that have had a huge impact on the economy. Audio

Some thrive amongst chaos, while others feel threatened by disarray. A new book explores the surprising advantage of mess in creativity. Video, Audio