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223 | Tania Lombrozo on What Explanations Are

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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The Complexity of Explanations

This chapter explores the intricacies of human explanation-seeking and its influence on forming hypotheses about the complex realities we encounter. It emphasizes the significance of simplicity in explanations, contextual knowledge, and the relationship between causation and explanation, revealing how patterns are discerned from our understanding of the world. The discussion highlights how effective explanations enhance our capacity to learn and make predictions while addressing the philosophical and psychological nuances behind what constitutes a 'good' explanation.

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