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Episode 90: Bayesianism for Critical Rationalists!?

The Theory of Anything

CHAPTER

Navigating Bayesianism and Theories in Science

This chapter explores the intricacies of Bayesian reasoning compared to critical rationalism, particularly how it approaches the acceptance of multiple theories in the scientific discourse. It discusses the iterative process of updating beliefs using Bayes' theorem, with a focus on the implications for theories like dark matter and gravitational theory. Additionally, the chapter critiques common misconceptions about explanatory power in scientific theories and emphasizes the importance of context in evaluating their validity.

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