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The 300-Year-Old Physics Mistake No One Noticed

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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The Intricacies of Inductive Reasoning

This chapter explores the epistemic value of thought experiments and their dependence on inductive inference, using historical examples like Einstein's principles and Marie Curie's research. It critiques conventional views on induction, advocating for a fact-based approach while highlighting the pitfalls of probabilistic reasoning in scientific contexts.

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