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>>First, to bust some myths: there is no global epidemic. It is not growing exponentially. It is not a disease of western capitalism. >>Second, a warning. Data
by alexandercrohde 7y ago
>>First, to bust some myths: there is no global epidemic. It is not growing exponentially. It is not a disease of western capitalism.
>>Second, a warning. Data is remarkably patchy.
Well, if the data is remarkably patchy then don't boldly claim something is or isn't happening. Admit the uncertainty, so we can proceed with due caution.
- jdietrich 7y agoConfidence is inextricably linked to effect size - we can be very certain that nothing major is happening, even if we're completely unsure if something is happening. Put more crudely, it takes a very large sample size to ascertain if bacon might increase your risk of colorectal cancer, but a very small sample size to ascertain if a bullet to the head causes brain damage.
- xraystyle 7y agoHeadline: "Is there a global epidemic???????" Article: "No." This is where I closed the tab. GTFO with your clickbait, Guardian.
- claudiawerner 7y ago>It is not a disease of western capitalism. I'm curious as to how this conclusion was arrived at.