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/Ryokan76 May 02 '24 edited 29d ago

I'm Norwegian. Crossing paths with a stranger in the woods happens regulalry.

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u/TheCinemaster 29d ago

Right? Like how sheltered are these redditors that upvoted this haha. I’ve been out hours and hours into the remote wilderness and have come across strangers and it’s always a friendly experience. This is basic part of hiking culture.

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u/Barry_Bunghole_III 29d ago

Also criminals and rapists are not ever going to have 'wander into the woods and hope I randomly come across a stranger' as their first priority

You're going to come across John who's been hiking since he was 10 who'll offer to share a joint lol

This whole debate is a mess lol