ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Are algorithms and spreadsheets quietly eroding our humanity? Inspired by the Boston Red Sox’s playoff exit and the clubhouse debate over analytics, Ray Calabrese explores what happens when numbers replace intuition, empathy, and genuine connection. From healthcare and leadership to politics and personal relationships, discover why data should serve only as a starting point—not the deciding factor in how we connect and care for one another.
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