“The reason is that in a group, individual errors on either side of the true figure cancel each other out.”
Quote by Michael Shermer
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Michael Shermer
Michael Shermer is an American writer, historian, and science writer. Born on September 8, 1954, he is known for his research on science, pseudoscience, and rational behavior. Shermer is a contributing writer for 'Scientific American' magazine and the founder and publisher of 'Skeptic' magazine. His writings cover a wide range of topics from history to scientific philosophy. more
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