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The End of Average

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Last discussed Jul 19, 2026

A book by Todd Rose arguing that the concept of the 'average' person is a statistical fallacy with wide-ranging implications for education and work.

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Collective Illusions Different focus
Todd Rose's other book

Both by Todd Rose. Mike recommends End of Average for the 'average person' idea, but points readers more strongly to Collective Illusions.

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Mike Rowe

"I would refer you to a terrific book. I bet your viewers would dig it. It's by a guy called Todd Rose. The first is called The End of Average. It goes to your question about this idea that there is this state that most people fit in — th..."

Compared directly to Collective Illusions, which Mike recommends more strongly

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Used for: Understanding why the concept of the 'average American' is a flawed framework, applied to work and education Praised: Debunks the fallacy of average with concrete examples like the Air Force cock... vs: Compared directly to Collective Illusions, which Mike recommends more strongly

"I would refer you to a terrific book. I bet your viewers would dig it. It's by a guy called Todd Rose. The first is called The End of Average. It goes to your question about this idea that there is this state that most people fit in — the average ..."

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