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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
This is why epidemiology and statistics should not be given the reverence and evidentiary value they have been in our society. In most studies conducted, there are a thousand variables neglected. People are addicted to the shit because its only science that lets them think they can predict where they'll be and what they'll be doing in 20 years.
I have actually made certain life decisions specifically because they are contrary to what someone told me people in my situation statistically do. Don't know if they were good or not, but I know one thing - I don't want to remain a person in my situation, so doing the opposite is the best positive guidepost I can think of....
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I think George Constanza applied a similar principle to great effect.
ETA: Dang! Beaten to the punch.
