<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/6f85ca0a778d4a14ae0b0a8befe903a7&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1114&quot; height=&quot;835&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>835</height><width>1114</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>835</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1114</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/6f85ca0a778d4a14ae0b0a8befe903a7-bca210ffdddca4f1.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>133.8623</duration><title>Lecture 1 - 1.2</title><description>In this video, I discuss the importance of causal inference in making smarter decisions across various sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, public policy, marketing, finance, and technology. I provide examples like evaluating a new drug for chronic pain, assessing the impact of a sugar tax on obesity rates, and determining the effectiveness of a new email campaign. Each scenario highlights the critical decision questions we face, such as whether a specific intervention leads to desired outcomes. I encourage viewers to consider how causal inference can inform their own decision-making processes. Let&apos;s leverage data to drive better results in our respective fields.</description></oembed>