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Ep 198: Bayesianism

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Improving Predictions with Better Theories

This chapter discusses how better theories in physics, such as quantum theory or relativity, improve upon predictions made by previous theories like Newtonian physics. It emphasizes that knowledge is not just about making predictions, but also about explaining what actually exists and the causal relationships between them. The chapter concludes by defining knowledge as information that gets copied and solves a problem, with causal power.

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