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“Statistics are designed to keep you safe.” quote by Jenny Diski
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“Statistics are designed to keep you safe.”

Jenny Diski

About This Quote

Source Essay: The End of the World, 1997

Data collection often serves to protect individuals by informing policy and personal decisions.

In simple terms: Statistics aim to protect people.

Key Takeaway

Use data wisely for safety.

Themes

privacy risk policy ethics

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

informative reflective

When to use this quote

  • healthcare decisions
  • financial planning
  • government regulation
  • personal safety

Key Concepts

statistics risk assessment public health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does data protect you?
  • When can statistics become invasive?
A Different Perspective

Data can be misused, leading to privacy breaches.

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