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287 - The Complexity of Genius - David Krakauer and Dean Simonton

You Are Not So Smart

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The Power of Razors in Problem-Solving

Different types of razors, such as Occam's razor and algorithmic razors like Darwin's natural selection and Turing machines, are powerful tools in problem-solving by simplifying complex explanations into the most concise form. The use of razors leads to a reduction in dimensionality, making difficult problems appear easy and demonstrating an extraordinary parsimony of thought. These razors are instrumental in inventing innovative solutions, like Newton's F equals MA and Einstein's general relativity, by providing a framework to explain observations and phenomena with minimal complexity.

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