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Old 04-29-2013, 08:01 AM   #6
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I enjoyed reading the article. While I can see the objection raised by Graham, I have a feeling it was written as it was for entertainment purposes rather than succinct argument and to that end I thought it worked. The success of the book is perhaps the best demonstration of the advantages being clear. Being clear can be better than being right - if you want to sell well. People want easy and comforting answers, even if they're the wrong ones.
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