Government: Transfer of funds between states and the Federal government
Pundits often point to states that send money to the Federal government versus those that receive money from the Federal government. But the data does not mean what they think…
Expert predictions of the future worse than random guesses
Tests have been run in the past that found expert predictions of the future - even in the not distant future - are highly inaccurate.
Demographics
Everything is Untrue
Gen Z/Generational issues
Geopolitics
International/Global/Immigration
Media
Media: “I moved abroad” stories are biased to Europe
A pop meme in the media is "I moved abroad" stories, with about 80% detailing a move to Europe. Yet only about 20+/-% of Americans abroad live in Europe.
Media bias in business/startup reporting
A staple meme of business reporting are stories about entrepreneurs who risked it all and achieved success. The reality is most business startups fail.
Demographics
Education
Everything is Untrue
Gen Z/Generational issues
International/Global/Immigration
Immigration: The US exports humanities students and imports STEM students
Up to 45% of humanities students study abroad and develop global skills; hardly any STEM students do this as their course schedules do not allow study abroad.
Nutrition: Study finds 22% lower heart disease risk for vegetarians-Or maybe not
Study finds vegetarian/vegan eating reduces heart disease risk by 22%. But nearly all the benefit is from having lower body weight.
Education: 26-40% of education loan recipients admit spending on non-educational expenses
26-40% of education loan borrowers admit spending their loan money on non-education activities, experiences, travel and luxury goods.
Demographics: Do you see the sleight of hand in this chart?
A chart shared by a prominent X account appears to tell us nothing at all, due to how misleading it is. Wow.
Policy: Claims that the rich live off of “loans” and pay no taxes are exaggerated
The wealthy live off of loans and pay no income or capital gains tax. Not exactly, this is a distortion of what is being done.
Social: “Charity” is a brand, but not reality of many non-profits
Many charities are now de facto government subcontractors you fund with your taxes. Should you also donate directly? Individual donations often make up little of their revenue.