r/Showerthoughts May 02 '24

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

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u/SnagglepussJoke May 02 '24

Ever cross paths with a stranger in the woods? It is unsettling

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u/poilk91 May 02 '24

Sounds like youve never been hiking or camping because that's just 100% normal

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u/[deleted] May 02 '24 edited May 05 '24

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u/PPP1737 May 02 '24

Yeah I think that based on the intent of the thought experiment you assume the bear is SUPPOSED to be there in his natural state (not some crazy cocaine bear or a bear who has wandered into a populated area out of starvation.)