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Episode 292: Boundary Issues
Very Bad Wizards
Falsification: The Key to Scientific Understanding
Falsifying theories is a crucial aspect of scientific inquiry, allowing researchers to test assumptions about universal human traits. When a theory, such as the constraints of short-term memory, is examined within a limited context, it can lead to important insights even without a generalizable sample. Demonstrating that a theory does not hold true under specific conditions challenges its universality, thereby deepening our understanding of human cognitive limitations.
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