• JillyB@beehaw.org
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      It kind of is. The point of the analogy is to make the big numbers easier to grasp. If it’s just wrong, then are the other numbers even close?

    • Rivalarrival@lemmy.today
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      Are you sure? Based on their argument, I’d say “Mathematical Literacy” is the only priority we should have right now.

      • Hawk@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        I’d say this shows exactly what’s wrong. People discussing the details (although important details), but the real issues are ignored, almost like the mistakes are made on purpose to sow discord

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      The math is a pretty big point, seeing how the post focuses on how few trans people there are compared to the other mentioned groups (the figure for “people shot” is only 1 - but the post claims it happens every day)