• rockerface🇺🇦@lemmy.cafe
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    1 day ago

    Statistics can in fact be intentionally skewed to favour bigoted viewpoints. Even without changing the observed data, it can often be done just by reframing the conclusions.

    • Pricklesthemagicfish@reddthat.com
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      19 hours ago

      Sounds like a you problem, maybe become an adult an learn to interpret the data for yourself instead of lazily wanting the tv to do it for you like a boomer

      • rockerface🇺🇦@lemmy.cafe
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        12 hours ago

        I mean, I’m not the one here preaching about how all statistics is always correct, but you do you. Maybe you should also do some research on where those conveniently racist numbers come from, eh?

        • zarniwoop@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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          18 hours ago

          They’re a small minded case study in Dunning-Kruger leading someone to fall for Malthusian propaganda spread by bigots and fascists.

          Other than that? No idea what their problem is. Maybe not enough fiber in their diet.

            • zarniwoop@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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              13 hours ago

              Well if you’d like to know, not too terrible. I have a partner who loves me, a Mom who’s just the best, a community of friends who support me, and I’m intellectually fulfilled. These days I’m pursuing a new career as well as a new series of degrees. Switching from IT to healthcare with a focus on teaching.

              Thanks for asking!