How much is one micromort worth to your survival?
In short: In this episode of Mental Floss, host John Green explores the concept of the micromort: a specific unit used to measure the one-in-a-million chance of death.
The video examines the mathematical definition of a micromort, which represents a 1/1,000,000 probability of dying. By understanding these tiny increments of risk, one can better grasp the statistical likelihood of various fatal events.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Micromorts: Your Guide to Living Longer - Summer Bummer Series pt. 2 - mental_floss on YT (Ep.14)
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