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David Wolpert on Free Will, The Limits of Science, No Free Lunch theorem, and Mathematical Universe

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Cross-Validation and Scientific Truth

This chapter explores the parallels between cross-validation and the scientific method, emphasizing its role in predicting unobserved phenomena. It examines the implications of the No Free Lunch theorem on scientific reasoning and the limitations of inductive logic, using analogies to illustrate the fallibility of learned knowledge. The discussion ultimately raises philosophical questions about the reliability of scientific methodologies and the interplay between mathematics and science.

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