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If there's one thing you want people to learn, what would it be and why? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago by 65gmexl3@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] Paraponera_clavata@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Probabilities and basic stats. People do not think in "what are the chances" but in black and white. I think one reason is we don't teach probabilities in American schools. It drastically impacts a citizens ability to understand the news, and especially science.

[–] cheesymoonshadow@lemmings.world 1 points 4 months ago

Reminds me of the TED talk, "Why we make bad decisions."