@avantgame I've only glanced over it, but I gotta say, correlation does not imply causation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Spaghetti_Monster#Pirates_and_global_warming …
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@_Ntony_ I'm sorry, now I have to tweet this at you and recommend you give it more than a glance ^_^ http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2012/10/correlation_does_not_imply_causation_how_the_internet_fell_in_love_with_a_stats_class_clich_.html …
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@avantgame thanks, but unlike most sad people sending emails, I'm a sad mathematician (diploma w/ distinction) who knows what it means -
@_Ntony_ well then I am sure if you actually read the lead article you would be less dismissive, as the research is quite impressive :)
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@avantgame ok, I read it, and would still not call it impressive research. Mr. Nevin probably never heard of Brazil or African countries...
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@avantgame@cascio Sounds like the Freakonomics chapter on abortion. -
@paulschreiber@cascio perhaps if you haven't read it, it sounds like that ;) of course they mention the Freakonomics theory and many more
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@avantgame@cascio We have to be careful because correlation doesn't always equal causation. :) -
@restokin@avantgame True, but read the article. The research is deep, cross-regional, with both socio-ec and neuroscience support. -
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@avantgame@cascio@restokin It wasn't necessary either, just for profit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Midgley,_Jr …
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How to keep kids from becoming criminals? Get the lead out --literally. http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2013/01/lead-crime-link-gasoline … via
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@avantgame@cascio it's unbelievable, right?!?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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