Why You’ll Never Find the Perfect Source (And Why That’s Ok), with Erol Yayboke, Chief Research Officer at Filter Labs

Join us for an insightful conversation with Erol Yayboke, who recently joined Filter Labs as the Chief Research Officer, after holding roles at CSIS, USAID, and the Department of Defense. From his early experiences responding to earthquakes in Turkey to collaborating on Russian propaganda analysis, Erol discusses how to understand complex global challenges through both data and local perspectives.Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction4:03 - Analysis of Russian propaganda effectiveness11:24 - Early humanitarian experiences24:00 - Foreign aid and domestic investment32:05 - Understanding local communities41:00 - Technology and human expertise46:33 - Future of US foreign policyA fascinating discussion on combining data analysis with human insight to understand global challenges.