tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246987755651065286.post8673990998443385204..comments2024-02-22T16:15:42.388-08:00Comments on cbloom rants: 12-22-12 - Data Considered Harmfulcbloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10714564834899413045noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246987755651065286.post-12990470988056424772013-01-01T12:28:52.160-08:002013-01-01T12:28:52.160-08:00Great post. You've uncovered some of my own sh...Great post. You've uncovered some of my own shortcomings.<br /><br />In general, I try not to rely on studies and charts in conversations 1.) Because it makes the conversation really dull (if you're just talking with friends you should really try to rely on personal feelings and opinions, since your focus should be on establishing personal connections in these situations; not solving world problems), and 2.) because in these times where someone I'm talking with brings up a study, I haven't read the full study (I don't know the parameters, output, etc.) and neither have they. So academic discussion is pointless.<br /><br />I have a feeling that most people just read the title and maybe conclusion of articles they find. But this post really makes it obvious that even if they <b>had</b> read the study cover to cover, there are many more errors to be made in the process.<br /><br />Sometimes a Cbloom Rant changes the way I think about things forever. This feels like one of those times.Blaine Allen Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041345435587852524noreply@blogger.com