Preview: Ockham's Razor
 Ockham's Razor - Program podcastWilliam of Ockham was an English monk, philosopher, theologian, who provided the scientific method with its key principle 700 years ago. 'What can be done with fewer assumptions is done in vain with more,' he said. That is, in explaining any phenomenon, wCopyright: Copyright 2012, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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