It Is Impossible To Be An Informed Citizen Without Understanding The Rudiments Of Statistics

Alan: Absent rudimentary understanding of statistics, "the uninformed" fall prey to tear-jerking tales and inflammatory anecdotes. 

In light of such anecdotes, appeal is always made to the dimwitted belief that "It's just common sense!"

In Uncommon Times, Common Sense Is Folly

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