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[+] -8 points 8 months ago (5 children)

Are "statistically impossible" and "extremely unlikely" not synonyms?

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  • [–] 7 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    No. "Impossible" is an absolute statement, whereas "extremely unlikely" leaves a non-zero chance for the unlikely thing to actually happen.

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