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Stats measure our shared experience. Is there something better for this? The human spirit isn't unconquerable. Believing it is has the side effect that you wri
by rgifford 5y ago
Stats measure our shared experience. Is there something better for this?
The human spirit isn't unconquerable. Believing it is has the side effect that you write off others because, "try harder."
Vertasium did a fairly convincing bit on the zip code thing, which is -- I think -- why it's top of mind:
https://youtu.be/3LopI4YeC4I https://youtu.be/3LopI4YeC4I
I encourage you to dig into economic data and not use your experience as a frame of reference for the economic reality of others.
- thisismyswamp 5y agoStatistics wash away any hint of individuality