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Occam's Razor, how complexity overshadows the truth

Occam's Razor states that among competing explanations, the simplest one should be picked. It is a good guiding principle, as it removes unnecessary complications like a razor blade, leaving us with elegant, practical solutions. Scientists have relied on it for a long time when faced with perplexing competing theories. A doctor checking a patient with common symptoms will first consider the most straightforward diagnosis before exploring rare conditions.

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