Plato's Gnat

Once upon a time there was a greek philosopher who, by persistently asking his leaders questions, was nicknamed the "Gnat of Athens". He did not consider it a perjorative. By his example, all of us should from time to time challenge our core beliefs - asking ourselves what moves us to do what we do. If our fundamental principles include "do no harm" and "protect the weak", are our institutions and our own behavior proof to what we believe?

Thursday, October 15, 2009

The Book of Odds

A new site launches, giving us the odds for everyday events. http://www.bookofodds.com/ I can build the odds of me, and the "search by odds" can give some very odd results.

Here are the "odds of me" so far.

1 in 12.28 The predicted odds a white woman aged 49 will live to be at least 97 years old are 1 in 12.28 (US, 7/2004).

1 in 12.5 The odds a woman 45 - 64 has been diagnosed with diabetes are 1 in 12.5 (US, 2000).

1 in 12.5 The odds a female 40 - 49 eats candy at least once a day are 1 in 12.5 (US, 4/1987 - 8/1988).

1 in 21.28 The odds a female volunteer will volunteer by engaging in music, performance, or other artistic activities in a year are 1 in 21.28 (US, 9/2007).
Janet Karasz at 4:57 AM
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