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When choosing between two competing theories, the one which is most pleasing should be favored.
Just figured I'd give the theists something to shave with, too.
Just figured I'd give the theists something to shave with, too.
Alkatran said:When choosing between two competing theories, the one which is most pleasing should be favored.
Just figured I'd give the theists something to shave with, too.
Les Sleeth said:I think you are just being condescending. I might formulate a principle for programmers too. How about:
When choosing anything whatsoever, whatever makes one most like a robot is the one to be favored.
Both get pleasure from thinking they have the right answer.
Alkatran said:No, it's true. No matter which theory anyone chooses, the longer they stay with it the more they like it. It is not very often you find someone who doesn't like what they believe (well, except perhaps someone who was recently converted).
I suppose this would be the same effect as the one where you favor evidence for your theory?
Think about it: everyone thinks they're right, moral, ETC and gets annoyed when other people don't agree with them.
The thread was intended as a minor joke, anyways.
Alkatran said:The thread was intended as a minor joke, anyways.
Les Sleeth said:I thought you were ridiculing people who believe in God, or who at least suspect some sort of consciousness is behind creation. A lot of people probably do believe out of conditioning, fear, or because it is more appealing than believing death is the end.
"The Fool's Razor: Choose Theory That Pleases Most" is a concept that suggests that when faced with multiple theories or explanations, the simplest and most agreeable one should be chosen. It is based on the principle of Occam's razor, which states that the simplest explanation is often the most accurate.
While "The Fool's Razor" is based on Occam's razor, it adds the additional factor of choosing the theory that pleases the most people. This takes into consideration the potential impact and acceptance of the theory, rather than just simplicity.
In scientific research, the ultimate goal is to gain knowledge and understanding. By choosing a theory that pleases the most people, it increases the likelihood of widespread acceptance and potentially leads to further advancements and discoveries in the field.
While the concept can be applied to many fields of science, it may not be applicable in all cases. Some fields may require more complex theories to explain phenomena, and others may have differing priorities when it comes to choosing a theory.
"The Fool's Razor" can be applied in various real-life situations, such as decision-making processes, problem-solving, and evaluating different perspectives on a topic. It can also be used as a guiding principle in scientific research and discussions, promoting collaboration and open-mindedness.