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Occam's razor is leading cosmology astray - C C - Oct 5, 2025
https://iai.tv/articles/occams-razor-is-leading-cosmology-astray-auid-3377?_auid=2020
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)