17th of April 2025
What can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence.
<Hitchen's Razor>
Though I resonate with Hitchens for the most part, I wouldn't go so far as to dismiss ungrounded theories.
All theories could turn out to be right, however ungrounded they may be. Yeah, a 2-hour discussion on theoretical mumbo-jumbo ends to no avail 80% of the time. But occasionally, a long, pulling-the-hair-out-like theoretical discussions yield invaluable insights that lead to a great leap forward.
So I suggest the following:
So I suggest the following:
What can be asserted without evidence can be delayed without evidence
<Eu-Bin’s Razor>
Don't dismiss ungrounded theories. Carve out some time to explore the possibilities. But save the analysis for later and carry on with the priorities, all the while perspicaciously waiting for compelling evidence to pop up.
That way, we can break free of analysis paralysis and keep the innovative momentum rolling.