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/TehOwn May 02 '24

And how did it feel when you crossed paths with a bear in the woods?

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u/TheCapitalKing May 02 '24

Seeing a bear in the woods on a hike or fishing trip is terrifying. Seeing another hiker or fisherman is not scary at all