alt Hacker News"...fewer than 4,000 jobs, representing less than 5 percent of our total employee base."
I cringe at this attempt to soften the numbers by saying "fewer than" and "less than" here. Conversely, and ironically, it also puts inflated numbers in your head.
"How many people will be axed at Cisco?"
"3,998 ... but at least it's fewer than 4,000!"
Dear reader, let's put it that way, the precise number is even more insignificant than 5%.
Contrast with the benefits of the path set onward. Small steps for humans, but a leap forward for humanity!