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A conclusion cannot rest on its simplicity alone; it must be backed by empirical evidence.

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simplicity Less, but better: reduction as the way to make something good, and the argument about when it goes too far.

Occam's razor

Which mental models help you think better?under our view: Prefer the simplest explanation, but make it earn its place (Occam's razor)

What Shane Parrish actually said

  1. Shane Parrish Founder of Farnam Street (fs.blog) and host of The Knowledge Project podcast
    A conclusion can’t rely just on its simplicity. It must be backed by empirical evidence.

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