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If you ask Alexa, "will it rain today?" she'll respond, "it probably won't rain today" for any probability below 50%. I always thought this was an interesting a
by dionidium 8y ago
If you ask Alexa, "will it rain today?" she'll respond, "it probably won't rain today" for any probability below 50%. I always thought this was an interesting and illustrative example. If there's a 40% chance of rain, I wouldn't in casual conversation say that, "it probably won't rain today."
- other_herbert 8y agoAt least where I am in the summer 40% or higher is just about a guarantee that there will be rain... That seems like something that might need to change based on location and season
- threeagles 8y agoShe shoulda just answered that it never rains in southern california. And followed up with what kind of croissant-bakery you'd like to stuff your mouth from.