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> I just took another look at the numbers, the flu kills ~27k people total every year and Covid kills ~33k under 50's every year, which largely covers the atten
by Sohcahtoa82 5y ago
> I just took another look at the numbers, the flu kills ~27k people total every year and Covid kills ~33k under 50's every year, which largely covers the attend a concert and eat in NYC crowd.
I have never seen a more clear example of "The statistics don't fit my narrative, so I'm going to abuse them".
Compare the COVID deaths under 50 with the Flu deaths under 50.
- disambiguation 5y agoHow am I abusing the data and what narrative am I claiming to have? I know the audience on HN and I know I don't need to hand-hold anyone here when presenting statistics. I even included a disclaimer for people like you.