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Episode 64: What is a "Refutation"?

The Theory of Anything

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Refutation and the Importance of Testable Theories

The chapter explores the concept of refutation and the significance of testable theories. It discusses the distinction between objective and subjective criticisms and highlights the empirical nature of economics. The speakers also delve into the question of whether animals feel things and emphasize the importance of creating experiments to determine the validity of theories.

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