People don't understand probability
7 years ago by renfa0 · 1388 Likes · 3 comments · Popular
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silvermyth
· 7 years ago
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That's what they bank on
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guest_
· 7 years ago
People are generally terrible at probability (most think 50/50 are good odds) but also tend to over estimate their own skill or luck. When WE speed we are in control, but another driver is reckless for it. When a friend does something rude no one should be offended, they're just funny like that; when a stranger does it it's obnoxious. And of course, talk about your hobby for ten minutes to a stranger- sure. You're interesting, and if they don't agree they're lame, but when some Melvin comes and talks your ear off about some thing you do t care about, they're a real bore, and it's understanderable you'd leave. People tend to have poor self awareness. It helps them maintain their self image.
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· 7 years ago
Ugh that Melvin tho!