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Examining data can challenge common beliefs from "summary" of Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt
The data we see in the world can often challenge the beliefs that we hold dear. This is because data is objective; it does not have an agenda or bias. In the book "Freakonomics," the authors delve into various datasets to uncover hidden truths that may go against commonly held beliefs. For example, one common belief is that drug dealers are making a lot of money due to the risky nature of their job. However, when the data on drug dealers' earnings was examined, it was revealed that most street-level drug dealers actually make very little money. This challenges the notion that drug dealing is a lucrative...
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