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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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Edit: I've read all of your comments. I see now that you're right and man that's depressing.

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[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

This is why probability needs to be taught, and taught properly. This line of logic clearly demonstrates the problem.

  • Your expected return from not playing a $5 ticket is exactly $0.00.

  • Your expected return from playing a $5 ticket is approximately $-4.99

"Gaining Zero" is vastly preferable to "Losing Five".

If you can occasionally afford a $5 ticket, you can occasionally afford to buy shares of an index fund. You're still gambling, but your expected return is positive.

[–] schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 23 hours ago

I realize that, academically.

I feel that what I am buying with a lottery ticket is a few days of allowing myself to imagine what my life might be like if I win.

And I invest vastly more of my money than I buy in lottery tickets.