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Comment author: [deleted] 09 July 2012 10:18:38PM *  3 points [-]

It is plausible that an existing species of dolphin or whale possesses symbolic language and oral culture at least on par with that of neolithic-era humanity. (75%)

Comment author: Alicorn 09 July 2012 11:00:21PM *  7 points [-]

Is "it is plausible" part of the statement to which you give 75% credence, or is it another way of putting said credence?

Because cetacean-language is more than 75% likely to be plausible but I think less than 75% likely to be true.

Comment author: TheOtherDave 09 July 2012 10:30:13PM 0 points [-]

Upvoted for overconfidence.