The Index Card
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You know that friend, the one who always has a counterargument, an obscure factoid, or tidbit they throw out; the one who\\u2019s always looking for a drop-the-mic type moment \\u2013 the devil\\u2019s advocate in all situations. Their comments always sound something like, \\u201cI read this article once\\u2026\\u201d or \\u201cThis survey actually showed that\\u2026\\u201d or \\u201cDespite the common assumption\\u2026\\u201d The friend that has a hand full of these trump cards he or she is always ready to drop.
\\nI hope my friends aren\\u2019t reading this because they might tell you that I\\u2019m \\u201cthat guy.\\u201d \\U0001f642
\\nNonetheless, dealing with these folks can be quite exhausting, but you\\u2019ll often find their rebuttals are weak. They rely on a single data point that can typically be questionable or skewed. Often using a statistic in isolation without context or interpretation.
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