#115 | Statistics as an instrument of power.

"Statistics are not the truth – but they create reality."

In a world full of numbers and data, everything seems to be measurable, controllable, and plannable. But what if that's exactly what makes it dangerous? What if we start to only see what we can measure—and thus ignore entire perspectives? Especially in times of AI and data-driven corporate management, it is crucial to question what data is generated and interpreted, and how. After all, data can provide clarity – or blind us. The real challenge lies in correctly assessing its significance.

"Leadership means taking responsibility for asking good questions."

Dr. Katharina Schüller is one of Germany's most prominent statisticians. She advises companies, organizations, and public authorities on how to handle data. In conversation with Georgiy Michailov, she explains why statistics are never neutral, how data influences our decisions, and why it is particularly important for managers to ask the right questions. Dr. Katharina Schüller also talks about the sensible use of AI in a leadership context, ethical rules for statistics, and the role of intuition.

*Video only in German