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Last Checked Aug. 26, 2022

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Tue Aug 23 11:50:57 +0000 2022

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Studying patterns is actual data driven science We can learn a lot by how humans are predicted to behave under certain circumstances There are always outliers and variables that alter the final results But yes, human behavior can be understood by studying history — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 23, 2022

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Acknowledging the nature of humanity (our species) is a rational evolutionary advantage - in the competition for finite resources & sex partners, understanding intraspecies behavioral patterns is important In university we simply call that social science and history — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Adams @ScottAdamsSays

@ElijahSchaffer "History repeats" is a complete abandonment of rational thinking. At best, it can raise some flags.

Posted Aug. 23, 2022

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The last time I jumped off this 3rd story roof I broke my legs. This time is gonna be different — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Adams @ScottAdamsSays

@ElijahSchaffer One branch of science would call that begging for confirmation bias. "This looks just like that last time!"

Posted Aug. 23, 2022

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