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INTRO: Is simplicity the path to truth, or a dangerous illusion? Occam’s razor is often taken as a guiding principle of science and rational thought, but theoretical physicist Jim Al-Khalili argues that its appeal conceals a deeper problem. From cosmic models to political debate, the desire for tidy explanations can obscure the messy, complex reality and lead us astray... (MORE - details)