Mona Chalabi
Data Journalist | Visualizing Complex Stories Through Powerful Data Narratives
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Mona Chalabi transforms complex data into compelling human stories that challenge perceptions and reveal hidden truths. As a data journalist with a unique ability to make statistics accessible and engaging, she has carved out a distinctive voice in explaining nuanced social issues through visual storytelling.
Her work bridges the gap between raw numbers and human experience, helping audiences understand the world through a data-driven lens. By breaking down complicated information into clear, digestible insights, Chalabi empowers listeners to see data not just as numbers, but as a lens for understanding social dynamics and human experiences.
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Is it really that bad to marry my cousin?
There are things we accept as obvious truths that aren't necessarily backed up by data. A primary example: cousin marriage being taboo. In this episode, data journalist Mona Chalabi looks at the numbers behind our family trees to reveal that cousin marriage is much more common and much less "ick" than you might think. Want to hear more from Mona? Check out her podcast Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi, from the TED Audio Collective.

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