MrLundScience | Occam's Razor - Debunk The Funk #4 @MrLundScience | Uploaded January 2018 | Updated October 2024, 3 days ago.
We hear things that are possible, yet ridiculous quite often. But how do we know that they are ridiculous and shouldn't be given much thought?
When multiple explanations for something exist that equally fit the evidence, it is often best to select the explanation that requires the least amount of assumption. This is Occam's Razor. But what are the details? How do we use it, and use it effectively? This episode will help equip you with this valuable tool for your "Critical Thinking Toolbox".
Debunk The Funk is a series aimed at both exploring claims and their evidence (or lack thereof), along with developing critical thinking skills involved with logical arguments.
The world needs critical thinkers...
...Make sure you're one of them!
We hear things that are possible, yet ridiculous quite often. But how do we know that they are ridiculous and shouldn't be given much thought?
When multiple explanations for something exist that equally fit the evidence, it is often best to select the explanation that requires the least amount of assumption. This is Occam's Razor. But what are the details? How do we use it, and use it effectively? This episode will help equip you with this valuable tool for your "Critical Thinking Toolbox".
Debunk The Funk is a series aimed at both exploring claims and their evidence (or lack thereof), along with developing critical thinking skills involved with logical arguments.
The world needs critical thinkers...
...Make sure you're one of them!
