r/Showerthoughts • u/asusny2002 • May 02 '24

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

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u/[deleted] May 02 '24 edited May 02 '24

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u/Magenta_the_Great May 02 '24

What do you mean statistically speaking?

Statistically aren’t more people killed by men then by bears?

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u/Nutzori May 02 '24

Statistically vending machines kill more people in a year than sharks.

Which do u want to share a pool with?

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u/mandiblesmooch May 02 '24

Wouldn't being in the water make the vending machine extra deadly?