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Manfred comments on Taking "correlation does not imply causation" back from the internet - Less Wrong Discussion

41 Post author: sixes_and_sevens 03 October 2012 12:18PM

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Comment author: Manfred 03 October 2012 09:29:25PM 1 point [-]

Right, so I make the math-light but false assumption that casting directors will take above-average applicants, and also that you aren't more likely to eventually become an actor if you're sexy and can act well.

Comment author: prase 03 October 2012 10:15:33PM -2 points [-]

above-average

If you mean "above median", I see.