The more unique facts about a person, the more identifiable they become. Less than 10 specific facts could potentially distinguish an individual from everyone else.
Correlation between personal facts may impact the uniqueness calculation, but still requires around 10 moderately specific facts to identify someone.
Utilizing specific facts can even further reduce the number of facts needed for identification. Such calculations can also determine how few people share similar circumstances, making each individual's story unique.
Sitcom episodes are self-contained and often inconsequential, unlike serious novels that follow a more structured storyline with long-term consequences.
In real life, much of our experiences can resemble sitcom episodes - random, inconsequential events mixed with stable personalities and social circles.
Despite some important decisions and habits that can shape us long-term, the majority of life is a balance between stable traits and random, repetitive, inconsequential situations, similar to sitcom scenarios.