Einstein once said that a theory should be as simple as possible, but no simpler. Similarly I recently remarked one’s actions should be as noble as possible, but no nobler. Implicit in these statements are constraints: that a theory should be supported by evidence, and that actions should be feasible. Sure you can find simpler theories that conflict strongly with evidence, or actions that look nobler if you ignore important real world constraints. But that way leads to ruin.
Does Intelligence Float?
Does Intelligence Float?
Einstein once said that a theory should be as simple as possible, but no simpler. Similarly I recently remarked one’s actions should be as noble as possible, but no nobler. Implicit in these statements are constraints: that a theory should be supported by evidence, and that actions should be feasible. Sure you can find simpler theories that conflict strongly with evidence, or actions that look nobler if you ignore important real world constraints. But that way leads to ruin.
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