It's Hard Not to Be Romantic About Baseball

What can baseball teach us about intelligence analysis?In this episode of The Unknown Knowns, Dr Angela Lewis turns to the world of baseball and the story of the Oakland Athletics to explore how data, strategy and human judgement interact when outcomes remain uncertain.Using Moneyball as a starting point, Angela examines the difference between improving the probability of success and actually controlling the outcome. Data can reveal patterns, challenge assumptions and help us make better decisions, but it cannot eliminate uncertainty or account for everything that happens when humans enter the equation. The same principle applies far beyond sport. Intelligence professionals, leaders and decision makers can use information to improve their decisions, but they still have to operate in environments where unexpected events, human behaviour and chance can change the outcome. Join the Sibylline Media mailing list:https://mailchi.mp/sibylline.co.uk/podcastsignup If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by liking, subscribing or leaving a review.You can also contact us with any questions or feedback at info@sibylline.co.ukFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sibyllineltd/?hl=enFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/sibylline-ltd/Follow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@sibyllineTVFor more information, visit our website:www.sibylline.co.uk