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What does it mean?
Data and numbers cannot replace human discernment or decision-making.
In plain terms
Use your own judgment instead of relying only on statistics.
What can you take from it?
Trust your judgment over raw data.

Where it applies

  • policy decisions
  • business strategy
  • research analysis

Putting it to work

  • evaluate data critically
  • consult experts
  • weigh context

Questions to consider

  • When did data mislead you?
  • How do you balance data and instinct?

Another view

Sometimes data reveals patterns intuition misses.

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