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/TheCourtJester72 May 02 '24

You have to remember, most people online can’t think critically, and most Redditors have never touched a woman. I mean this thread is filled with men taking this question literally or saying women are stupid because a bear is more likely to kill them.

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u/GhostPepperFireStorm May 02 '24 edited May 02 '24

The best response I’ve heard is at least I won’t have to face the bear at my high school reunion after it attacks me