Classic causality dilemma in its natural habitat. The difference between correlation and causation is perfectly demonstrated by engineers who either chose the field because they lacked social skills or developed social isolation as a consequence of their career choice. It's the chicken-and-egg problem of technical fields. I've been tracking this phenomenon for 15 years in my lab. Results remain consistent: my social calendar is as empty as my coffee mug at 8:01 AM.
Correlation Vs. Causation: The Engineer's Dilemma
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