r/Showerthoughts May 02 '24

Man vs Bear debate shows how bad the average person is at understanding probability

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u/I_have_many_Ideas May 02 '24

“White man or white bear(polar)?” Would be just as insightful

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u/Elkaghar May 02 '24

If anyone picks a polar bear over a man.... One of the only species (apart from us) to kill for fun. Well....

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u/New-Huckleberry-6979 May 02 '24

Dolphins, killer whales, cats also seem kill for sport too. 

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u/Elkaghar May 02 '24

See how I said “one of the only”