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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 …
Tychomancy
Tychomancy—meaning “the divination of chances”—presents a set of rules for inferring the physical probabilities of outcomes from the causal or dynamic properties of the systems …
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 …
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 …
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 …