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What does it mean?
People often obsess over what others think the average opinion is.
In plain terms
We worry too much about what people think the average person thinks.
What can you take from it?
Avoid getting caught up in second-hand opinions.

Where it applies

  • polling
  • media
  • social interaction

Putting it to work

  • critical analysis
  • direct observation
  • independent thought

Questions to consider

  • Do you care about average opinion?
  • Why do we track it?

Another view

It overlooks genuine curiosity about societal views.

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