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For all the usual discussion on HN about sample size, confirmation bias, FUD, survivorship bias, etc... I'm surprised to see so many personal experiences gainin
by maxmcd 12y ago
For all the usual discussion on HN about sample size, confirmation bias, FUD, survivorship bias, etc... I'm surprised to see so many personal experiences gaining upvotes. There are certainly quite a few linked studies and supported arguments, but they are the minority.
Isn't anyone's personal account of risk and danger pretty much irrelevant?
- JoeAltmaier 12y agoNot irrelevant against claims of zero risk or other absolutes. We can conclude helmets save Some lives; the ones volunteering their stories here. As a statistical measure, no they are not much use I'm afraid. But hospital admissions etc can show the value of helmets.