All that tells us is that most people are not statisticians. The same way they aren't historians or scientists or lawyers. Most people have big misconceptions about things that are outside their… (View Post)

I think it has a bearing on the rest. It means that he acts like a complete tit. (View Post)

I was strictly forbidden to bring anything into A Levels, Degree, or Law Society finals. And even then it struck me (and some teachers) as stupid. If you haven't put in the work, taking texts or… (View Post)

Nuance is necessary, on almost every issue. Social media and debate by soundbite work against it. It's rare to have a discussion where one person says "You have a point about that, I agree,… (View Post)

"Coconut" is generally considered a racial slur, there's even case law on the point. (View Post)