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Does Beauty Equal Truth in Physics and Math?
It is not uncommon to hear physicists or mathematicians talk about the “beauty”, “simplicity” or “elegance” of equations or theorems, and even claim that they are sometimes led to a correct formula (or away from an incorrect one) by considering … Continue reading
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“I was cured” : Medicine and Misunderstanding
When we undergo a medical treatment and feel better how certain can we actually be that it was the treatment that helped us? More generally, how can we distinguish between what works and what doesn’t in medicine? Continue reading
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Evaluating Extraordinary Stories
WHEN someone tells you an extraordinary story, whether it be about miracles, angels, ghosts, aliens, psychics, worldwide conspiracies or anything else far outside the realm of our ordinary experience, it can be very valuable to ask yourself a simple question: … Continue reading
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