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The Idea of Ideas
Idea of Ideas
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When encountering new information, first ask: is it empirical, rational, or irrational? Then think about how much you believe it.
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“It is wrong always, everywhere, and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.”
- William Kingdon Clifford
- 1877
Belief
Clifford argued that personal belief is a moral responsibility to humanity, not just a private habit. You have a moral obligation to be careful what you believe.
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What is information theory?
Information Theory
Information theory is the science of information and how it is encoded, transmitted, and preserved.
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Who was William of Ockham, and what principle is named after him?
Idea Evaluation
When competing explanations exist, prefer the one that requires the fewest unnecessary assumptions.
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