
253 | David Deutsch on Science, Complexity, and Explanation
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
The Complexity of Scientific Theories
This chapter examines the challenges of evaluating competing theories in physics through a Bayesian lens, emphasizing the limits of probability as a measure of belief. It discusses the value of explanatory power over strict probabilistic reasoning and explores the historical context of scientific theories. The speakers advocate for the significance of robust experimental testing and the criteria necessary for defining good explanations in the pursuit of scientific truth.
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