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What you're missing by focusing on the average | Sharon Zicherman

TED Talks Daily

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Challenging the Relevance of Averages in Decision-Making

The chapter delves into the speaker's personal cancer diagnosis, prompting a critical look at the limitations of averages in gauging health outcomes. Through various examples, it advocates for a more individualized understanding of risks rather than relying solely on statistical averages.

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