I took it as "some people are ignorant of basic statistics," which isn't quite as daunting as "some people are dumber than me." The cure is motivation to learn,

I took it as "some people are ignorant of basic statistics," which isn't quite as daunting as "some people are dumber than me." The cure is motivation to learn, and one can take the view that the hyperbole of the title broadens the post's reach and simultaneously provides a little negative motivation. I didn't take the title quite that literally. I personally take the view that you catch more flies with honey than vinegar, but I suggest the article as a whole including the title provides a general good.