Rob Tyler
I'm a psychotherapist/transformational life coach specializing in fast and sustainable wellbeing improvements
I would like to create a simple, practical online wellbeing course
Location Brighton, U.K.
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The word is not the thing, but only a signpost. Which words we use appear to only gain validity within context. Mental constructs are not real
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I percieve healthy ageing as less of a number & more of an attitude & ability. Taking personal responsibility for a little bit of regular maintenance without obsessing about it.
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The observations appear to me to be basic common sense. Keep physically active, eat healthy & learn how to develop an attitude of positivity & gratitude. No surprises, as all comments were expected
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After doing this course this morning I'll be using my new kettle bell. Great exercise for me!
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An interesting possibility for some, however I won't be taking the many years of being unhealthy onboard as a belief for me. I certainly prefer 'healthspan' to 'lifespan'
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Of course. Better word than mine!
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Love it!
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Aliveness! - More important than anything else to me!
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Hi everyone. I'm from U.K. , & as I'm presently 65 years old & fortunately enjoy very good health, I'm interested to see how to sustain/improve it
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Useful, well explained info to apply/refer to. I view active learning as important as the content. Pleased to see more of us realize it's necessary value. My old school could have learnt plenty from this
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I will be emphasizing throughout my course the importance of repeated application & experimentation with course content in the real world. I also want to encourage my students to test out their learning experiences with other students & friends/family, so that not only do others benefit in improving their wellbeing, but the student will also be able to gain...
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Curious about what I'm about to learn
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Common sense advice. Thank you
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This has never been an issue for me professionally or socially, so other than applying a little common sense based on awareness, I don't presently find it necessary to change/improve how I communicate my course
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Fundamentally important to be aware of diversity, possibily even more so online
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Persona - Joe
City worker, 45 years old
Married, busy. Feels stressed, stuck, anxious/depressed, unhappy
Realizes he needs to work on himself, though is not too sure how to proceed or who is qualified/trustworthy to invest time/energy/money into
Tried N.H.S. & counsellor before, though still feels there are issues to resolve
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My students range from 18-55 years old. Interested in self-development. Tried workshops, seminars, courses before, though are stuck on certain issues, having difficulty moving forward & unable to experience noticeable & sustainable improvements regarding their quality of life
Have time consuming committments, so are looking for how to create real results in...
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Useful to clarify target market for attracting ideal prospects as well as helping me be more effective & efficient
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Hi everyone. I'm a psychotherapist/transformational life coach. I specialize in offering students ways to not only experience noticeable improvements in wellbeing very quickly, but also how to sustain and develop these improvements
During lockdown, I thought it would be a constructive use of my time to create a 6 week online wellbeing course. I already have...
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Very impressive credentials. Thank you
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Great! Sound just what I'm looking for.
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Well done. You are both excellent teachers. Thank you!
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This course has helped me become more conscious of what I eat as well as how to improve my health long term. I've noticed that a message that has been repeated throughout the course not surprisingly is 'eat more fruit & veg'
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An excellent course & valuable course for all! Very well presented & informative. I've learnt some valuable lessons & will refer to the info if I find myself going off track. Thank you very much!
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I don't need any gadgets, just a little common sense & persistant action
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I'm 65 years old. I work out in the gym 5 days a week, cycle or walk everywhere & dance to techno for about 5 hours when I go out. I sometimes jog to the nightclub. I've returned to skating recently, though I haven't figured out how to skate backwards fast yet, but I will
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I would say my biggest challenge is info overload, especially since the arrival of the internet. The amount of choice & distractions as well as the way ideas are promoted online to gain our attention is affecting many peoples psychological state. I keep on coming across many successful people who say that the most important personal asset they value is focus,...
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It presently appears to me that many challenges can be transformed into opportunities if we wish which can be created by the types of questions we choose to ask. A lot of people appear to use a language of describing what's happened (which can lead to being stuck) rather than using a language of creating what could be, which can lead to possibilities; with...
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I question whether are no stupid or invalid questions, because many people experience much hardship & disempowering experiences in life mainly due to the quality of the question they ask
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I can see that food fortication certainly has some benefits in certain contexts, however I also question who has control over this, as well as what are their true intentions? Assuming we have better solutions than what nature offers us, I also question. There appears to be quite a large grey area in between black & white
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Helen certainly appears to know her subject! Quite an insight thank you
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The subject matter or discipline to me matters less than how we choose to percieve it. What matters more is the choice of questions we choose to ask
My present strategy to discover what is valid, is to research the source, & if possible, the intentions of the source. I also try to find out if the source has a good track record. To me this usually overides a...
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I'm interested in making critcial thinking more of who I am, so I can gain hopefully a clearer understanding of what is, whilst reducing unhelpful assumptions. I coach people how to improve their psychological state, so this will also benefit others
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I've gained a clearer understanding of critical thinking mainly through the examples expressed by the students. Also the model separating the process into 3 stages helps. Thank you
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I've come out medium because I entered sometimes for most of the test. I feel confident, though don't want to fall down the trapdoor of feeling very confident. I'm open to the strong possibility that I know little about anything
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Great examples & well explained by the students. It certainly appears that the word 'critical' is often assumed to mean sceptical or finding fault in a negative way. I wonder what a better word could be to reduce this common confusion?
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For me, a discipline is less important than the process of critical thinking itself, especially how to apply it in day-to-day life
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Very good answer Beatriz thank you.
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Although genetic makeup may contribute towards obesity, it still presently appears to me to be a weak argument for obesity in society as a whole
I found most of this video to be fluff, with the essential message summed up within the last minute
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Since starting this course I've returned to using my juicer & have nothing but fruit until around 2.30 pm on most days
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Great video for me as it clearly explains how critical thinking can be used in many different ways
A question that is presently arising for me, (as there is a plus & minus to everything) is 'what are the limitations of critical thinking?' At present I'm not aware of any, though there must be
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I have a passion for psychology, so would like to further my understanding of how to improve my thinking as well as the thinking of others who presently find this area to be challenging
The second question is not a question I choose to ask & therefore answer, as it presently appears to have little to no value for me
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I found some of the statistics in the video to be surprising & alarming
Most animals in the wild do not have the same problems that we do regarding what to eat & what not to eat
Someone visiting from another planet may quickly assume we are quite insane
If we were able to take financial gain out of the equation, I wonder if the size of challenges...
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“Eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle.”
Description stage:
The source of this information is...?
Says who?
When did they say it?Analysis state:
Why 5?
What is meant by 'essential'?
What is meant by a 'healthy lifestyle'?
In what context? For whom? What age? For everyone?Evaluation...
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The model presently appears nice & simple, as well as easy to comprehend. I'm looking forward to learning more
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I was able to recognize all three correctly & for similar reasons. So far, so good
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I did identify some of the elements shown; the ability to ask appropriate questions for examining the evidence, then researching the evidence, as well as exploring the consequences of possible actions that can be taken. Also being able to be open to more than one viewpoint
I already use some of the principles of critical thinking in my life. I tend to ask...
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@DeirdreMacintyre Yes, there are so many different viewpoints
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I liked the video. A concise well explained concept
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I've just left a critical thinking course with Adelaide Uni. I've learnt about premises, conclusions, deductive & non-deductive approaches, as well as the principle of charity
Some of it I found interesting, some of it was over-my-head, though what I would like to know more of is how to use it more in day to day life as a practical tool -
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Hi everyone. I'm interested in critical thinking primarily because I would like to have a clearer understanding of how to improve how we think & communicate, as well as appreciate more how little I presently believe I know about anything
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Smokers are very fit people. After all, they spend a lot of time outside in all weather and they walk long distances to get to places where they are allowed to smoke.
The argument is that smokers are very fit people
P1: They spend a lot of time outside in all weather
P2: They walk long distances
Conclusion: Smokers are very fit people
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In day to day conversation irrelevant premises abound, usually unconsciously. Love the theatre example
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Society appears to becoming better educated about having a healthy diet, as well as becoming more environmentally aware. I was surprised that it says in the video that only 5% of society is vegetarian. I was surprised mainly because it has been promoted so much
I've noticed that some vegetarian & vegan activists, epecially over the past few years have been...
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1. Supposing we are not aware that this diagram exists?
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Very well explained. I agree totally
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I found Fit for life by Harvey Diamond very useful & Allen Carr's Easyweigh to lose weight the same, although both have been challenged for being scientifically correct. I lost nearly 2 stone in 10 weeks & kept it off without trying
I take what I find useful & disregard the rest
I don't believe anyones belief system 100%, including my own
If I find...
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I don't believe there is a miracle diet, otherwise anyone who wants to improve their health would be using it. There certainly are many fads that come and go though
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I presently find this learning experience a challenge. I gain a clearer understanding more from the examples than the necessary explanations
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You're not on your own! lol
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So this week I learn how become better than Christopher Hitchins. Can't wait!
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@DeirdreMacintyre Interesting, isn't it Deirdre? Although I like Jamie Oliver as a human being & I fully appreciate his contribution to eating healthier, especially what he's offered to schools, I question what he himself eats on a regular basis. There's something not right there. What do you think?
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I'm realizing that my diet is healthier than I thought it was; it just needs a few minor tweaks which should make a major difference. I found this week interesting, especially on the subject of fish
I think especially these days most of us have access to what we need to do and how we need to do it to improve our diets. Unfortunately I think a bigger problem...
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Individual meals are not a problem to me; they are as balanced as I want them to be. What I could improve on is reducing sugar in coffee (presently half a teaspoon) and becoming more aware of what I buy that has a high sugar content
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I think it boils down to eating fresh fruit, veg, nuts & pulses on a regular basis, which I do. I do need to drink far more water though, as I usually only drink coffee, though I'm not presently sure if this induces cancer
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Epigenetics sounds like an interesting avenue to explore & hopefully it can benefit many of us. However, the video didn't mention one thing: the human race has a tendency to find a solution to something, only to later transform it into a problem (& vice versa). How little we know about anything
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@DeirdreMacintyre I've just read the bit about cucumber and spinach. The article also points out many other interesting points. Thank you!
In the world of nutrition I often find many grey areas and questionable viewpoints without looking, often promoted by organizations many of us assume are trustworthy
I did several drug trials in a south London...
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I don't believe in identifying with any label, because if I do, I then need to live within the confines of it. No self-imposed rules for me thank you
I suspect that some people stop eating meat simply because they gain a sense of self-importance or a sense of belonging to a community by doing so, and is some cases are not consciously aware of what has...
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I wouldn't say I have outstanding favourites, nor can I think of any fruit or veg I really dislike. Although I find myself changing my diet due to the season, I also slip into habits of eating the same thing when it's possible for me to have more variety
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Thank you Deirdre. I appreciate you sending me the link. I'll read every word! I also think '5 a day' sounds very catchy like the 10 commandments etc. I see it more as a marketing technique than a scientific fact, though I accept I may be wrong
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I found this week a challenge as well as interesting. Learning about the importance of 'charity' makes perfect sense to me & was also an eye-opener! Thank you
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1. A healthy diet consists of 50% carbohydrates, therefore the other 50% of our diet consists of dairy products, meat, nuts & pulses
2. Because within certain contexts, we may find 'usefulness' overides the importance of 'truth'
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It appears to me that the fundamental point is summed up in the last sentence, "Since our interest is in arriving at truth rather than simply winning arguments, then you should be charitable"
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Would it not be more accurate to say, "Bailey’s father is a plumber, so Bailey’s father 'probably' has a van?
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Since starting this course I've consciously increased the amount of fish I eat. I have it with my evening meal approx. 5 times per week
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I'm aware of the benefits of whole grain so include it in my diet when I can, though don't lose any sleep if I don't. It's different with salt as I don't tend to read labels often. I like the TED video. I find it interesting that science is helping resolve many issues that itself is responsible for creating
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I eat fruit & veg approx. 6 day a week, however I question why it is 5, also if and how much the fruit & veg has been processed, including cooking, as well as how fresh it is. Also what it is combined with, the season, and that different fruit & veg must have different effects on different people at different stages of their lives. There must be several other...
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I didn't have any issues logging everything I ate for 1 week, neither did I learn anything new, as I'm well aware of what I should & shouldn't eat. Stress is not an issue for me, & when it used to be, I can't remember it being related to eating in any way
I don't drink alcohol
I eat fruit daily, though don't believe in the '5 a day' slogan
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Very interesting indeed! I appreciate you taking the time to enlighten me. I shall have a good read
I mentioned Harvey Diamonds' approach, because I used it myself. I had increased in weight, especially around my waist, after stopping smoking, even though I was going to the gym and swimming regularly
I began eating nothing but fruit on an empty stomach...
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I think using God as an example to explore the possibilities of a deductive & non-deductive approach is a great place to begin this section
It appears to me that an athiest & a believer both have in common a belief in certainty (deductive), although neither one can really prove what they believe is true
Although I personally vere towards an athiest point...
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It's interesting to me, though not surprising, that many of us attempt to use a deductive approach when a non-deductive approach would be more appropriate, because there is often a strong urge for us to be right, and we are happy to overlook or sacrifice logic to be so
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Interested to hear more about 'charity'. Basic common sense, though rarely used
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@BarbaraK-S To gain benefit from fruit it needs to pass through the stomach into the intesdinal tract so it can be converted into energy, which usually takes approx. 20 minutes. If we eat fruit after a meal it cannot do this and ferments in the stomach, so is wasted. I would recommend checking out Harvey Diamond who can offer a more elaborate explanation....
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Wow, that was interesting, but also quite a challenge for me this week
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The letter appears to be more of an explanation of what's happened, rather than a way forward to me, other than the last sentence, which appears so weak, that I would not consider it to be an argument
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I wonder how much more influential we can be if we consciously present an argument, rather than attempt to do so without the awareness of how
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Is not an argument an attempt to prove something is right, whilst an explanation is to attempt clarification, and instruction is an attempt at how?
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An interesting week thank you. I have quite a few notes/articles that I want to return to to gain a better understanding. Very good!
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Unable to upload. Some of the labels look similar, though because of other variables, I'm not going to assume the traffic light system for example in other countries is of a similar accuracy as the U.K. one
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I like the traffic light system as it's easy to see and understand, though my mind tends to switch off when I see a long list of info in small type. I wonder if this is intentional?
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It presently appears to me that the 5 a day slogan is an over-simplified message, as there are so many variables involved. E.g. When in the day we eat fruit can make a massive difference to our health. Also it appears to me we benefit little from eating fruit unless it's on an empty stomach
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I don't think I can improve on the Foresight definition
I don't have any exciting ideas; I do think though that it's very important to educate children from an early age about the environment and sustainability, including asking them how they could improve both
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I would be interested to know what the percentage is of people working for each supermarket that genuinely believe in the values they promote. They know their image needs to appear environmentally friendly and health conscious, though that also has to fit in with running a profitable business which I'm sure will continue to cause ongoing conflict
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There must be countless times when we suppress premises and conclusions, whilst assuming the listener understands us, whilst the listener at the same time does not understand what we are saying, though assumes they do!
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I reduced red meat in my diet several years ago simply because I wanted to feel better more often. I eat what I want when I want, with a liberal dose of common sense sprinkled over most things in my life
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I use my juicer every day, sometimes twice a day, eat fresh veg most days and have reduced the amount of meat I eat, and increased the amount of fish I eat. I also find that processed food keeps creeping back into my diet. I think many of us know what to do, though how many of us put it into practice on a regular basis I believe is another matter
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Possibly a much higher tax may be justified. A massive increase in the price of tobacco over a short period of time appears to be one of the main reasons for reducing the amount of people who smoked, thus saving lives
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I understand the method, though I'm sure the argument presented in this video could be questioned. Viewpoints not matter how well presented are not universal truths
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But are all statistics credible?
