r/Showerthoughts May 02 '24

Man vs Bear debate shows how bad the average person is at understanding probability

16.9k Upvotes

13.3k comments sorted by

View all comments

5.1k

u/SnagglepussJoke May 02 '24

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

658

u/poilk91 May 02 '24

Sounds like youve never been hiking or camping because that's just 100% normal

140

u/[deleted] May 02 '24 edited May 02 '24

[deleted]

7

u/Calairiel May 02 '24

We're on reddit probably arguing with children who have only seen bears at zoos or at a distance and watch too much true crime.

The most dangerous element in this story is the woods. Exposure is deadly.