Lesson 4 introduces The Hound’s Method—a grounded way of studying Hickory through data, observation, and lived experience. This lesson teaches readers how to separate fact from noise, connect patterns across economics and culture, and understand how the town actually works instead of relying on surface-level narratives or official spin.
Key Points
The Hound’s Method is built on data, observation, and lived experience
Numbers reveal trends, but patterns appear when matched with real-world conditions
Headlines and press releases are filtered through disciplined skepticism
What people live often tells more truth than what institutions publish
Understanding a town begins with how systems function, not how stories are told
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Lesson 4 explains The Hound’s Method for analyzing Hickory through data, observation, and lived experience to uncover real civic truth beyond headlines.