I encountered the 'anecdotal evidence is more reliable than statistical evidence' argument again yesterday. I see why this is tempting.
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It feels like you have more information by which to evaluate the thing you're interested in. But in fact, you have less relevant information
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Sometimes think it wld be easier if I was a science/maths type person. I seem to keep explaining v basic things abt evolution & statistics.
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When these things do not interest me very much at all. I'm interested in culture & gender & religion & psychology.
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But you can't approach these topics without encountering someone saying very silly things abt science & statistics. Its very frustrating.
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