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David Deutsch: Knowledge Creation and The Human Race, Part 2

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The Importance of Good Explanations and Risky Predictions in Science

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This chapter explores the concept of good explanations in science and how they contribute to making risky predictions. It highlights examples such as Einstein's prediction of light bending and Solomonov induction. The chapter also discusses the relationship between complexity, simplicity, and physics, as well as the limitations of answering questions about quantum theory.

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