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Life is simple : how Occam's razor set science free and unlocked the universe / Johnjoe McFadden

This work traces the history of science through the lens of Occam's razor, from its medieval origins to the present day. It examines how the principle of simplicity has influenced major scientific breakthroughs and shaped our understanding of the universe.

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