From a German writer on German innumeracy: "1000 Germans were asked if 40% means: One quarter; 4 out of 10; or Every 40th person. About 33% got the answer wrong." Source: Calculated risks G… (View Post)

The deletion and explanation are ok, but the damage is done. (View Post)

Wrong. Your assumptions will give you the answer you want. No need for a calculator. (View Post)

Follow up question, how many of the 1000 got it wrong ... :cold_sweat: (View Post)

More correctly, the debate should not be about lockdown or not, but about what level of non-medical interventions (social distancing, hand and respiratory hygiene, PPE) is required to minimize the ne… (View Post)