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Ep18 “Investigating Implausible Theories” with John Ioannidis

All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions

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Occam's Razor and Complicating Theories

The chapter discusses Occam's Razor and how the simplest theory is not always the most likely. It explores the concept of cluging and how theories can become complicated through adjustments. Examples such as the telemic theory of planets and Copernicus' theory are used to illustrate the idea.

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