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Science Debates Simplicity in Truth-Seeking

Updated 2026-07-08 18:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Cognitive scientist Marina Dubova challenges the use of Occam’s razor, suggesting alternative methods for uncovering truth. Her experiments question the reliance on simplicity as a guiding principle in scientific inquiry.

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New Scientist

Occam’s razor has lost its edge. Can we sharpen our search for truth?

Seeking out the simplest, most elegant explanations has served scientists well for centuries, but cognitive scientist Marina Dubova’s experiments are revealing better ways to uncover reality

2026-07-08 16:00 UTC