Occam's Razor: Seeking Simplicity in Problem-Solving
Occam's Razor is a problem-solving principle that suggests the simplest solution tends to be the correct one when faced with competing hypotheses.
This concept was named after English philosopher, William of Ockham. It doesn't mean that the simplest answer will always be the correct one. Instead, it advises that the best approach is to first validate the solution with fewer variables or assumptions. For instance, if you hear hooves, you think horses not zebras. It implies our inclination should be to lean towards the simpler explanation or solution.
Entities should not be multiplied without necessity. -William of Ockham
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