Occam’s razor: the forgotten key to science literacy

Summary

KEY POINTS:

• Occam's Razor is named after philosopher William of Ockham.
• It requires minimising assumptions for problem-solving.
• This strategy enhances clarity and efficiency.
• However, simplicity shouldn't lead to oversimplifying complex issues.
• At times, the correct solution may indeed be complex.

References

• Media Check: Big Think - Media Bias/Fact Check  (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC