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Original Syndrome: The 218th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
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Distinguishing Hypotheses from Theories in Understanding Patterns
Patterns of similarity and dissimilarity have underlying explanations, whether known or not. Hypotheses evolve into theories when they withstand tests and competing hypotheses. Mature explanations differ from mere collections of symptoms, and it is crucial to avoid treating syndromes as concrete pathologies. Understanding complex systems requires caution to prevent unfounded confidence based on induction from observed characteristics.
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