Why Global Statistics Matter More Than Personal Experience
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Summary
The article emphasizes the limitations of relying solely on personal experience to understand the world, advocating for the use of carefully collected global statistics to gain a more accurate and comprehensive perspective. It acknowledges the role of personal interactions in shaping individual worldviews but underscores the necessity of broader data for a true understanding of global realities.
Key quotes
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It’s tempting to believe that we can simply rely on personal experience to develop our understanding of the world. But that’s a mistake.
To see what the world is like, we need to rely on other means: carefully-collected global statistics.
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