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Old 22-07-2002, 07:48 PM #11
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The problem is that we may see through them, but by using the packaging of science, the average punter, especially those with out net access or access to E4, will swallow it hook line and sinker

I am reminded of a book I have read, "How to lie with Statistic" by Darrel Huff which showed how the presentation of statistics could be manipulated to give a false impression with out telling an untruth. Sometime it is only the few of us who have moved in the circle of the gods with white coats, that can see that someof them are selling snake oil to the gullible masses

BTW what has happened to the forum ?
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