# Beyond a Sample Size of One

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Podcast: [Reasonable Hope (Philosophy)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reasonable-hope-philosophy-7847611)
Published: 2026-07-17T10:14:00+00:00
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## Resource

Good statistics require more than a single data point. Brian reflects on how humility grows when we recognize that our own experiences, while real, are only one small part of a much larger human story.

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