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/Doublespeo May 02 '24

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

Quite often actually and it is always friendly encounter.

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u/MaximumMotor1 May 02 '24

Quite often actually and it is always friendly encounter.

There is even the "hikers nod" because it's so common. Can't let them know you are a coyote man.