How to Make the World Add Up

Harford uses a variety of stories to illustrate complex ideas—what do you think influenced his choices? Were there any examples that felt particularly impactful or missed opportunities?

Some parts made math feel accessible, which is rare. I'm curious if readers with less background found it approachable or if it still felt challenging at times.

The way he links data literacy to trust and democracy felt powerful. I wonder what motivated him to highlight this connection specifically.