How Occam's Razor Works
Episode Date: May 24, 2018You know the rule that says the simplest explanation is probably the correct one? That’s called a razor and it’s meant to guide logic. But over time i...
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
2567 episodes transcribedYou know the rule that says the simplest explanation is probably the correct one? That’s called a razor and it’s meant to guide logic. But over time i...
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One of the worst legacies of war are the millions of landmines left behind. They hide for decades after a conflict is over, exploding beneath unsuspec...