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Tychomancy
Michael Strevens makes three claims about rules for inferring physical probability. They are reliable. They constitute a key part of the physical intuition that allows us to …
Knowledge Machine
Michael Strevens's "e;provocative and fascinating"e; (Jennifer Szalai, New York Times) investigation of science asks two fundamental questions: Why is science so powerful? …
Bigger than Chaos
Many complex systems-from immensely complicated ecosystems to minute assemblages of molecules-surprise us with their simple behavior. Consider, for instance, the snowflake, in …
Thinking Off Your Feet
Many philosophers believe they can gain knowledge about the world from the comfort of their armchairs, simply by reflecting on the nature of things. But how can the mind arrive at …
Knowledge Machine
Rich with tales of discovery from Galileo to general relativity, a stimulating and timely analysis of how science works and why we need it. 'The best introduction to the scientific …
Tychomancy
Tychomancy-meaning "e;the divination of chances"e;-presents a set of rules for inferring the physical probabilities of outcomes from the causal or dynamic properties of the …