Podcast $"$On Average" and Reflection

Now that you have gained some foundational knowledge in statistics, it's a good time to pause and reflect on the purpose and significance of collecting data about individuals. Initially, statistics was developed for scientific and technical fields like agriculture. For decades, we've been measuring average rainfall or the average population of animal herds, such as buffalo, antelope, or cattle.

For this discussion board, your task is to engage with a podcast or read the transcript that explains how Western cultures began applying the concept of "average" to humans. The primary focus of the podcast, presented by $99$ Percent Invisible, is Adolphe Quetelet $(1796-1874),in$ an astronomer who introduced the idea of the average to the realm of social science, thereby instigating profound changes. Notably, his work played a pivotal role in the development of sizing categories like Small, Medium, and Large, as well as the Body Mass Index $($BMI$),$ which are still in use today primarily because they continue to be useful and nothing better has been developed. It's worth noting that Quetelet lived in an era close to $150$ years ago. Enjoy the podcast and share your thoughts afterward.

Link to the podcast: On Average E ${?}^{-}$

In your discussion post, kindly share the following:

Identify one concept or idea from the podcast that was entirely new to you and expanded your understanding of the topic.

Relate a concept or insight from the podcast to your own life or your commity, illustrating the practical implications of these statistical ideas.

Pose one thoughtful question that arises after watching the video or express your interest in delving deeper into a particular aspect of the topic.

By following these guidelines, you will not only enrich your comprehension of statistics but also appreciate its historical and societal significance.