Occam's Razor

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Occam’s Razor - "Entities should not be multiplied unnecessarily."

Occam's razor has also been stated in these forms:

"If you have two theories that both explain the observed facts, then you should use the simplest until more evidence comes along"

"The simplest explanation for some phenomenon is more likely to be accurate than more complicated explanations."

"If you have two equally likely solutions to a problem, choose the simplest."

"The explanation requiring the fewest assumptions is most likely to be correct."

...or in the only form that takes its own advice... "Keep things simple!"

The above quotes are from this web site on Occam's Razor.

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So in retrospect when we were on the north side of Atigun Pass, where all the Arctic Ground Squirrels were frolicking in the tundra, and saw the short oriental man in the ditch with the large net in his hands – he was most likely trying to catch supper.

Happy Monday everyone!  Here is to learning new and exciting bits of information, especially when you learn them from your son!