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If we found an elegant theory that managed to unify, explain and fit all experimental knowledge of the observable universe, … But it broke down with singularit
by Nevermark 3y ago
If we found an elegant theory that managed to unify, explain and fit all experimental knowledge of the observable universe, …
But it broke down with singularities, violated symmetries, required special arbitrary numbers, didn’t conserve information, etc, …
Unless the universe was infinite, …
Then with great respect for Occam’s Razor, we could dispense with those unnecessary complications, and safely assume the universe was infinite, …
Until we saw the back of our heads!
Occams’s Razor is the scientific principle that lets you accept a seemingly perfect theory without forever watching (for) your back. O_o
It’s the final back stop.