Word that makes one in three Americans brains ‘shut down’ revealed – and why it sparks intense reaction

MORE than seven in 10 Americans suffer from ‘data dread’, according to a survey. Research of 2,000 adults found 29% admit their brain ‘shuts down’ when they see or hear the word ‘data’. 2 A survey found that more then seven in 10 Americans suffer from ‘data dread’ Credit: Getty For more than a fifth (21%) it’s because they simply aren’t interested and 35% admit they find it boring. As many as 31% can’t comprehend that a quarter of a pie chart equated to 25% and more than one in 10 (13%) thought a ‘Helix Chart’ was a real thing… Read Full Article