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Americans overestimate the size of minority groups and underestimate the size of most majority groups (lemmy.world)
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Source: https://today.yougov.com/politics/articles/41556-americans-misestimate-small-subgroups-population

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[–] grue@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I find myself wondering how these figures have changed over time. Did we actually get worse, or have we always been this fucking ignorant?

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I would estimate we are 25 percent worse.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

25% worse over what time period?