Data Detective Six
“We often find ways to dismiss evidence that we don’t like.” Tim Hartford in The Data...
Words Seldom Seen: Hackneyed
Hackneyed Adjective: a phrase lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and...
Riches
"As soon as you can read, you are incredibly rich.” Fran Lebowitz A very clever writer if you like dry...
Immigration Problem
“Illegal aliens have always been a problem in the United States. Ask any Native American." Robert Orben, U.S....
Wealth and Charity
The general perception is that wealthy people are charitable because they can afford to be. Let me propose...
Fools
"The easiest person to fool is...
The Data Detective Five
“Our feelings can often trump our expertise.” Tim Harford in The Data Detective Using trump in the old...
Words Seldom Seen: Dunderhead
Dunderhead Noun: A fool. Example: "Although it was April Fools Day I did not call President Johnson a...
Ephemeral
"We are all ephemeral in the big...
What can you do?
“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." John Wooden, UCLA Basketball Coach One...
