conventional wisdom

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Since the start of the Iran war, the conventional wisdom has been that the whole thing is a hot mess.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

"But our observations suggest it is surrounded by a relatively thick blanket of gas, upending conventional wisdom about ultra-short-period planets."

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

The conventional wisdom is that it’s safer than a password and more secure than credit cards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Live theater in theme parks can feel like a moving target, as conventional wisdom often argues that today’s smartphone-addled guests are after thrills and more attention-grabbing, interactive experiences.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

But noticing where the conventional wisdom may be false—noticing, perhaps, the contrails of sloppy or self-interested thinking—is a nice place to start asking questions.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt