Flawed.
I cannot accept the results of this study, that found Singaporeans are the fastest walkers:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/travel/singapore-has-worlds-fastest-walkers/2007/05/03/1177788272740.html
I think I have said this on the blog before, but I always take a couple of days to adjust back to Singapore walking speed.
I am curious as to how they even found 35 poeple to time in Singapore - the article says they excluded people with shopping bags and talking on mobiles. Who else is left?
Seriously, it's an interesting study that they're doing. I don't dispute that Singaporeans are trying to fit as much possible into life (especially when it includes earning and consuming), I am just not convinced it is reflected in their walking pace.
http://www.richardwiseman.com/quirkology/latest2.html
http://www.smh.com.au/news/travel/singapore-has-worlds-fastest-walkers/2007/05/03/1177788272740.html
I think I have said this on the blog before, but I always take a couple of days to adjust back to Singapore walking speed.
I am curious as to how they even found 35 poeple to time in Singapore - the article says they excluded people with shopping bags and talking on mobiles. Who else is left?
Seriously, it's an interesting study that they're doing. I don't dispute that Singaporeans are trying to fit as much possible into life (especially when it includes earning and consuming), I am just not convinced it is reflected in their walking pace.
http://www.richardwiseman.com/quirkology/latest2.html
posted by Clare at 1:33 pm
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OMG! I was almost about to start a blog for the sole purpose of disputing the scientific reliability of that exact study/article!
Further investigation has led me to believe the subjects of the experiment were timed on the 60 foot escalator descent into Somerset MRT station.
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