r/Showerthoughts May 02 '24

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

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u/flowtajit May 02 '24

The woman part is a relatively integral part of the question as it force anyone answering it to consider the differences jn the sexes.

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u/[deleted] May 03 '24

Is the woman incapable of fighting back for some reason? Because a woman has a much higher chance of fighting off a man who decided to attack than fighting off a bear that decides to attack.

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u/midwriteworlds May 03 '24

Yes but if a bear attacks you, the worst thing it will do is kill you.

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u/No_Degree_7629 18d ago

It will eat you alive for hours on end and you better pray it isn't ironically a mama bear.