
Episode 90: Bayesianism for Critical Rationalists!?
The Theory of Anything
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Exploring Bayesianism and Critical Rationalism
This chapter investigates the distinctions between good scientific theories and theory candidates through the lenses of Bayesianism and critical rationalism. It discusses the complications in understanding 'good explanations' and challenges traditional views on belief in scientific reasoning, particularly in comparing Newtonian and Einsteinian frameworks. The speaker emphasizes the need for clear reasoning in evaluations of scientific theories, drawing attention to the implications of decision-making without a proper probability framework.
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