Arithmetic Quote by Kathryn Lasky
“Very possible! Possible, indeed. Maybe even probable, which, as you know if you study your arithmetic,can happen more often than possible. In other words, probable is more possible than possible. - Bubo”
About This Quote
Source Podcast: Bubo's Logic, Episode 12, 2022
Probable events occur more often than merely possible ones; probability implies higher likelihood than mere possibility.
In simple terms: Probable > possible.
Key Takeaway
Distinguish between possibility and probability.
Themes
probability
logic
language
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- risk assessment
- decision making
- forecasting
Key Concepts
statistics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you conflate possible with probable?
- How does this affect your choices?
A Different Perspective
Probabilities can be misinterpreted as certainties.
