Maximizing Interactions: A Corollary to Occam's Razor

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In summary, the conversation revolves around different interpretations and theories related to Occam's razor and the physical system. One person presents a corollary stating that the physical system maximizes interactions, while another questions the pessimistic tone and asks about personal theories. The original poster admits to using weak assumptions and mentions Einstein's success with multiple theories and relationships. The conversation ends with a request for everyone's best pet theories.
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Occam's razor may be stated: "No more things should be presumed to exist than are absolutely necessary."

My corollary: "The overall physical system is such that maximizes interactions."
 
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Originally posted by Loren Booda
My corollary: "The overall physical system is such that maximizes interactions."

I don't know lbooda... I mean the Principle of Least Action tells us that the interactions of a physical system should be minimized.

eNtRopY
 
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Originally posted by Loren Booda
My corollary: "The overall physical system is
such that maximizes interactions."
Why ?
 
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Originally posted by Loren Booda
Occam's razor may be stated: "No more things should be presumed to exist than are absolutely necessary."


Why such a pessimistic note? Did some complicated pet theory fail to deliver?
 
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I think something bad happened to Alexander
today according to his responses. Or maybe
he's just a bit drunk or something...
 
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Not yet.

That is why.
 
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drag - eNtRopY may be correct, but I did mean the entire physical system rather than a simple closed path, and the number of interactions rather than the total action.

Alexander, you caught me with my weak assumptions trying to emulate Einstein's success. Didn't he have a lot of "pet" theories, at least a lot of girlfriend interactions, thus a lot of young Einsteins?

I'd be interested to see yall's best pet theories.
 

What is the Corollary to Occam's razor?

The Corollary to Occam's razor is a principle that states that when there are multiple explanations for a phenomenon, the simplest explanation is usually the correct one.

How does the Corollary to Occam's razor differ from Occam's razor?

Occam's razor is a principle that states that when there are multiple explanations for a phenomenon, the one with the fewest assumptions is usually the correct one. The Corollary to Occam's razor takes this a step further by emphasizing that the simplest explanation is usually the correct one.

What evidence supports the Corollary to Occam's razor?

The Corollary to Occam's razor is supported by the principle of parsimony, which is the idea that the simplest explanation is more likely to be true because it requires fewer assumptions. This principle has been applied successfully in various fields, such as science, philosophy, and statistics.

Can the Corollary to Occam's razor be applied to all situations?

While the Corollary to Occam's razor is a useful tool for making decisions and evaluating explanations, it is not applicable in all situations. There may be cases where the simplest explanation is not the correct one, or where the complexity of a phenomenon cannot be reduced to a simple explanation.

How can the Corollary to Occam's razor be used in scientific research?

In scientific research, the Corollary to Occam's razor can be used to guide the development of theories and hypotheses. Scientists can use this principle to prioritize simple and elegant explanations for their observations and data, and to avoid unnecessarily complex explanations that may not be supported by evidence.

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