<p>Using Jono’s <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/accuracy-and-precision" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch of four archery targets</a>, we discuss why and how accuracy and precision differ.</p><p>Using many different examples, we frame the distinction as “accuracy being true to intention and precision being true to itself,” also phrased as doing the right thing versus doing it right.</p><p>The sketch is inspired by <a href="https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/exactly-book-simon-winchester-9780008241780?sku=GOR009944127&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=17428061177&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADZzAIBgWyAVjTLOYkR-9agYqv1CR&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwyYPOBhBxEiwAgpT8PwIP4zEVtvRIJNh0OdHTbs_g1Yy8gTZ78G-9FxELNSsIJgMJHSdQvxoCJk0QAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Simon Winchester's book, Exactly</a>, where precision and accuracy are connected to the industrial revolution via Henry Maudsley’s innovative screw-cutting lathe, micrometer, and the concept of interchangeable parts. The conversation broadens to explore examples in food (McDonald’s vs artisan meals), recipes, recruiting, IQ tests (validity vs reliability), indoctrinated beliefs, gut feelings, culture’s return to individual craftsmanship, AI’s variable answers, LED mask wavelength tolerances, and targeting weapons.</p><br><p><strong>External links</strong></p><p>Also referenced in this episode:</p><ul><li>Jono's sketch that describes the difference between <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/understanding-reliability-and-validity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reliability and Validity</a>.</li><li>Jono's sketch inspired by <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/knowledge-funnel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roger Martin's Knowledge Funnel</a>.</li><li>Jono's sketch outlining <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/the-beard-cycle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Beard Cycle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Outline</strong></p><p>00:00&nbsp;Accuracy vs Precision: the Four Target Sketch</p><p>03:23&nbsp;True to Intention</p><p>04:11&nbsp;Ball Through Window</p><p>05:44&nbsp;Precision Built World</p><p>09:45&nbsp;Food and Recipes</p><p>13:27&nbsp;Calibration and Scales</p><p>14:47&nbsp;Manufacturing Tolerances</p><p>16:51&nbsp;Hiring and Testing</p><p>19:16&nbsp;Beliefs and Education</p><p>23:01&nbsp;Culture and Craft</p><p>26:09&nbsp;Doctors Robots and AI</p><p>29:03&nbsp;Wrap Up and Credits</p><br><p>All music on this podcast series is provided by the very talented Franc Cinelli and you can find more tracks at <a href="https://www.franccinelli.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">franccinelli.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>