9 Min.
Occam's Razor HackrLife
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- Technologie
The origins of Occam's Razor are in theology. It was named after the medieval philosopher and theologian William of Ockham, who simplified its inference into a basic concept stating that when faced with competing explanations for a phenomenon, the simplest one is more likely to be correct. This principle when applied across disciplines can be an invaluable tool for individuals, businesses, and organisations to make better-informed decisions that lead to efficient outcomes.
But how do mere mortals like us use it in everyday life to make things a bit less complicated?
Let’s find out.
The origins of Occam's Razor are in theology. It was named after the medieval philosopher and theologian William of Ockham, who simplified its inference into a basic concept stating that when faced with competing explanations for a phenomenon, the simplest one is more likely to be correct. This principle when applied across disciplines can be an invaluable tool for individuals, businesses, and organisations to make better-informed decisions that lead to efficient outcomes.
But how do mere mortals like us use it in everyday life to make things a bit less complicated?
Let’s find out.
9 Min.