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Any value, measurement or quantity can be compared to another. And we humans like round numbers. We have an affinity for some numbers, indifference to others and even hatred for others. Some numbers will seem to have a magical place in our minds.

More is better. Larger is better. Too many weird biases to count.

Many times we evaluate numbers without regard to context in time. Take for example marathon finish time. A slow finish time for an elite athlete in his or her prime could be a personal best time for a late blooming older athlete.

Context is important. And sometimes the only way to see the context is to take a step or two back. This gives us a wider view and maybe puts data in context to the data around the number. Sometimes a better understanding comes from taking a look around.

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