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The conventional wisdom is often wrong from "summary" of Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt
The conventional wisdom is a powerful force in society. It shapes our decisions, influences our beliefs, and guides our actions. But what if the conventional wisdom is wrong? What if the widely accepted ideas and beliefs that we hold dear are actually based on faulty assumptions and flawed reasoning? This is the central thesis of Freakonomics – that the conventional wisdom is often wrong. Take, for example, the belief that parenting has a significant impact on a child's future success. Conventional wisdom holds that good parenting – providing a loving and nurturing environment, setting high expectations, and instilling a strong work ethic – is essential for a child to succeed in life. But what if this belief is not supported by the evidence? What if, in fact, the data shows that parenting has a much smaller impact on a child's success than we think? This is precisely what the research of Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner suggests. Through a series of studies and experiments, they challenge the conventional wisdom on a wide range of topics, from crime and education to parenting and economics. In d...
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