What you're missing by focusing on the average | Sharon Zicherman
Mar 12, 2025•7 min
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Summary
Sharon Zickerman discusses the pitfalls of relying on averages when making important decisions, particularly in areas like health and risk assessment. Using his own cancer diagnosis as a starting point, he explores three key questions to ask about averages and emphasizes the importance of considering outliers and context-specific data for informed decision-making.Episode description
Are you looking at the right data when making big decisions? Data deconstructor Sharon Zicherman challenges our reliance on averages, showing how they can be misleading — especially in life-changing moments. By rethinking the way we interpret data, he reveals a smarter approach to assessing risk and making better choices.
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