average person

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As Chester told me, “The system is so extensive, it’s impossible for the average person to opt out of” all the means of tracking afforded by TV-as-internet.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

According to The Pacific Community, the average person in Kiribati consumes around 100kg of fish a year.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

"It has become so expensive that an average person can no longer afford fuel for a motorcycle or a car. Fuel prices are also affecting electricity bills, leading to further increases," he says.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Imagine just being an average person holding that secret.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“The average person has an IQ of one hundred,” the voice-over continued.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell