The inadequacy of onesize-fits-all approaches from "summary" of End of Average by Todd Rose
When we rely on one-size-fits-all approaches, we are essentially trying to fit everyone into the same mold, regardless of their unique characteristics and needs. This approach assumes that people can be neatly categorized into average values and that these averages can guide decision-making in various domains, from education to healthcare to business. However, this assumption overlooks the reality that no one is truly average in every dimension simultaneously. The notion of average obscures the vast variability that exists among individuals, whether we are talking about physical attributes, cognitive abilities, or personality traits. By focusing on the average, we neglect the outliers and the diversity that make each person distinct. This oversight can have serious consequences, leading to suboptimal outcomes and missed opportunities for innovati...
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