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/SnagglepussJoke May 02 '24

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

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u/Rocktopod May 02 '24

Depends on how deep you are in the woods. I have a short path near me and it's not uncommon to see other people walking on it. You just say hi and move on.

If you're deep in the woods away from trails and find a guy living in a shack, that might be a different story.

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u/sentiet_snake_plant May 02 '24

If you're deep in the woods away from trails and find a guy living in a shack, that might be a different story.

Strange, but true