In the argument about data-driven versus ideological decisions, I always prefer to use data. But data skewed by ignorance or neglect may be even worse because it pretends to be scientific.
No More Overlooking that Our World Ignores Women.
It is time to wake up to the hidden biases against women. Not only is it unfair, these biases lead to increased dangers and even death!
Medical Stereotyping
Medical stereotypes use averages to help medical professionals make decisions. However, the assumptions behind those stereotypes become exposed when the odds don’t apply or if you dig into the populations involved in drug testing. We must become more aware of how we might not fit the stereotypes so we can help our doctors properly treat us.
Memetics Monday – Soda Memes
Which meme will win in your mind? The diet-soda-is-healthier meme promoted by cola companies or the diet-soda-is-unhealthy meme promoted by medical research?