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principle of economy

(Philosophy) the principle of economy another name for Ockham's razor

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Ockham's razor

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Principle of Economy (Conserve Your Resources), 11.

Winning battles can be habit-forming

And whatever else we may mean by intelligence, as per Occam's principle of economy, the best results of its application always employ the simplest ways of thoroughly answering a question, solving a problem, resolving an issue, or designing an object or system.

Voila! Another pain in the neck for intelligent design

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