Numbers don’t lie… or do they? The Deceptive Dance of Numbers

We’ve all heard statistics thrown around like gospel truth—“9 out of 10 dentists recommend,” “Crime is at an all-time low,” “This investment will give you a 300% return.” But here’s the dirty little secret: numbers can be manipulated, twisted, and framed to tell any story. In this episode of The Conant Code, we’re pulling back the curtain on statistical deception—how numbers are used to mislead, persuade, and sometimes outright con us. Before you believe the next flashy statistic, let’s take a closer look at the numbers behind the numbers.