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What does it mean?
Gender differences are known but still treated as new discoveries.
In plain terms
People know men and women differ but act surprised.
What can you take from it?
Ignore hype around well-known differences.

Where it applies

  • news
  • social media
  • workplace

Putting it to work

  • recognize patterns
  • critique news cycles

Questions to consider

  • What is truly new?
  • Why are we surprised?

Another view

Individual differences matter more.

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