Judea Pearl Advocates for Causal Thinking at Genentech
On March 26th, 2025, Judea Pearl, a luminary in the field of Causal Inference, delivered a powerful talk at Genentech titled “From Questions to Cures.” In his address, Pearl championed a new scientific mindset, one that transcends mere pattern recognition to achieve a genuine understanding of cause and effect. He emphasized the transformative potential of answering critical questions such as: “Did the drug cause the recovery?” “Would this patient have survived without treatment?” and “If we change this policy, what will happen?”
Pearl’s insights underscore the daily challenges faced by researchers, clinicians, and policymakers.
At Xplain Data, we are dedicated to building the very tools that turn these pivotal questions into actionable answers. We are proud to be contributing to a present where more organizations can adopt causal thinking for fun, communication, profit, and science – aligning perfectly with Judea Pearl’s vision.
Watch the full talk here: [Judea Pearl @Genentech]