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xkcd #3007: Probabilistic Uncertainty (xkcd.com)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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"One popular strategy is to enter an emotional spiral. Could that be the right approach? We contacted several researchers who are experts in emotional spirals to ask them, but none of them were in a state to speak with us."

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Pro tip: If your outcome isn't achieved, do not riot on the steps of the Capitol.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 7 months ago

"Riot."

Jan. 6th was a straight up terrorist attack.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Where should we riot then?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago

Surely 50/50 is the same as the bad outcome being more likely but the bad outcome is actually less likely.