Equivalent_Ad_8413 t1_j25fqqr wrote
Reply to comment by thisisjustascreename in How likely is it that Betelgeuse will supernova? by tempejkl
Actually, the odds of something already happening is known. It either happened or it didn't.
thisisjustascreename t1_j25gwvi wrote
So you're saying it's 50/50
Milk_Tea5011 t1_j25wf67 wrote
yes, the probability of me becoming the president of the US is 50%, I either do or dont
Overlander2112 t1_j271s54 wrote
So, you’re saying there’s a chance…what was all that one in a million talk?
Ivedefected t1_j25hd76 wrote
Not when what's happening is over 500ly away.
Equivalent_Ad_8413 t1_j25pa9z wrote
I'm pretty sure he means adjusted for speed of light limitations.
Ivedefected t1_j25pykf wrote
Even so, there are unknown knowns and unknown unknowns.
Lucid-Machine t1_j25qvud wrote
No one will appreciate your boondocks reference.
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