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Why anecdotal evidence is better than studies (opens in new tab)

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Everyday we’re bombarded with information, such as studies and advice. So what can be trusted or dismissed? Most studies are bullshit–just Google “replication crisis”. But a possible exception is when the science agrees with empirical evidence, such as on Reddit and other social media. Reddit IS the science. There is no need for studies. Anecdotal… Why anecdotal evidence is better than studies

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