Having given a dozen or so similar talks to undergraduates as well as Lions, Rotary, etc., over the past two years, I agree - give it to them full force, but be sure to allow time for questions so they don't go away feeling yelled at and/or completely depressed. I find references to WWII helpful with somewhat older audiences. TOD has been a terrific resource - information and insights as well as great graphics. I find Khebab's quarterly update graphs, showing the mean prediction among various models, to be especially helpful.
LOL! Yep, I use various approaches to jumpstart this conversation when out in public, but the idea is to make them think that this card may save their lives, as youngsters think they are immortal.
I wouldn't use this method in a formal presentation unless you had a quick exit door behind the podium.
The "shaw and awe" approach?
Having given a dozen or so similar talks to undergraduates as well as Lions, Rotary, etc., over the past two years, I agree - give it to them full force, but be sure to allow time for questions so they don't go away feeling yelled at and/or completely depressed. I find references to WWII helpful with somewhat older audiences. TOD has been a terrific resource - information and insights as well as great graphics. I find Khebab's quarterly update graphs, showing the mean prediction among various models, to be especially helpful.
Hello LoveOregon,
LOL! Yep, I use various approaches to jumpstart this conversation when out in public, but the idea is to make them think that this card may save their lives, as youngsters think they are immortal.
I wouldn't use this method in a formal presentation unless you had a quick exit door behind the podium.
Khebab - where are the last quarterly updates? - we haven't had one for six months :(
I also find your updates particularly helpful.