Question 2. Suppose you are in the middle of a mad cow epidemic and you just bought a Powerball lottery ticket and ate a half pound hamburger. Is it more likely that you will win the jackpot or perish from the human form of Mad Cow Disease? (Answer: Both these chances are equal! Here is a Solution.)
Discussion Questions:
1. Who might like us to dwell on each of the above comparisons?
2. What have we learned about the chance of winning the lottery as compared to the risks associated to driving?