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#76 (Bonus) - Is P(doom) meaningful? Debating epistemology (w/ Liron Shapira)

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The Debate of Epistemological Theories

This chapter explores the contrasting frameworks of Bayesianism and Popperianism in epistemology, focusing on the tension between simplicity and complexity in theory validation. The discussion highlights the implications of different approaches to hypothesis testing through illustrative examples like coin flipping and homeopathy. Ultimately, it reflects on how these differing perspectives shape our understanding of knowledge and scientific inquiry.

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