"Lies, damned lies, and statistics" is a quote attributed to Mark Twain describing the persuasive power of numbers, particularly the use of statistics to strengthen weak arguments. Statistics is sometimes used to lie to the public. And this seems rather acceptable when applied to seven billionth baby Danica, Nargis or else who.
In fact there is no accurate account of total world population. No one is continually recording every single birth and death. It is only possible to make estimates based on various census figures and rates of growth in various countries. The figure seven billion is of net births minus deaths, is based on estimates provided by the U.S. Census Bureau and is absolutely based on statistics. They decide the seven billionth baby born in Philippines or India. As seven billion is single number, reckoning two babies for this number from two ends of the globe is disparaging.
I am with those unlucky infants born along with Danica or Nargis. The inevitability of a universal identification code stands relevant.
K A Solaman
The Deccan Chronicle published on 2-11-11
The Deccan Chronicle published on 2-11-11
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