conventional wisdom

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Such was the power of conventional wisdom before sustained originalist scholarship was done.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

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

The conventional wisdom holds that presidents and the incumbent party will be punished at the polls because of the economy, particularly in midterm elections.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

So the conventional wisdom in Galbraith’s view must be simple, convenient, comfortable, and comforting—though not necessarily true.

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