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538 does a better job of debunking this than I ever could: http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/demographics-not-hacking-explain-the-election-results/ http://fi

• btilly 10y ago
  The articles don't debunk each other, they are in fundamental agreement on observable facts. Both accept that it is possible for the Russians to hack the election. Both state that it is reasonable that Trump actually won. Both agree that the only way to be sure is to conduct an audit. They do differ. The medium article digs into depth on the technical details of how doable the hack is. The 538 article digs into depth on the quality of the statistical evidence. They come to opposite conclusions. The medium article concludes that we should audit because eventually someone will try to manipulate the election. 538 is more concerned with raising public concern about fairness. I am more concerned with actual fairness than perception, so I agree with the medium article.