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[–] essell@lemmy.world 8 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Sure, we could also work out the average life expectancy of a mammal.

But, would it really be useful, predictive or meaningful, given the variety and variability of the conditions the data emerges from?

[–] daydrinkingchickadee@lemmy.ml -4 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Yes. The average life expectancy of a human for instance is a useful statistic in healthcare, social services, financial and retirement planning, etc.

[–] essell@lemmy.world 8 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Yes, because of the relatively similar conditions and needs of humans

Something empires don't have!

[–] daydrinkingchickadee@lemmy.ml -3 points 2 hours ago

Interesting... 😂