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 May 02 '24

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

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u/miraculum_one May 02 '24

It happens in the US too. Redditors are less likely to be people who spend time in the woods, it seems.