What Shane Parrish thinks about simplicity

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Founder of Farnam Street (fs.blog) and host of The Knowledge Project podcast. Writes and curates on decision-making, mental models and rational thinking.

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1. 28 Oct 2019

   Our readingOccam's razor holds that the simplest explanation is preferable to a more complex one, because simple theories are easier to verify and simple solutions easier to execute.

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   Their wordsIn simpler language, Occam’s razor states that the simplest explanation is preferable to one that is more complex. Simple theories are easier to verify. Simple solutions are easier to execute.

   ↗How to Use Occam’s Razor Without Getting Cutfs.blog 1st of 5 in this piece

3. 28 Oct 2019

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

   Their wordsA conclusion can’t rely just on its simplicity. It must be backed by empirical evidence.

   ↗How to Use Occam’s Razor Without Getting Cutfs.blog 4th of 5 in this piece