Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He uses a statistical twist to critique intelligence, suggesting the average person is not very smart.
- In plain terms
- Half the people are less smart than the average person.
- What can you take from it?
- Statistics can be used to make cynical observations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How smart is the average person?
- Does data support this view?
Another view
The logic is flawed because the average includes everyone.
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