ChristianKl comments on If there was one element of statistical literacy that you could magically implant in every head, what would it be? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: ChristianKl 23 February 2016 04:16:14PM 0 points [-]

I think then you evaded the question Lumifer asked. The original post stated I'd like to see people have a clue what a probability actually is. Then Lumifer asked what it actually is. Explaining weather forcasts is besides the main point.

Comment author: philh 23 February 2016 04:58:48PM 0 points [-]

Yes, I wasn't answering the question as intended. But both kithpendragon and Lumifer were talking about the weather forecast, and it does seem at least vaguely relevant that even if you know exactly what probability is, that's not sufficient to understand "70% chance of rain".

Comment author: ChristianKl 23 February 2016 05:08:00PM 0 points [-]

Okay, I might have been to harsh.