Ockham's Razor (principle)

Ockham's Razor is a principle that suggests when faced with competing explanations for the same phenomenon, the simplest one—meaning the one with the fewest assumptions—is usually preferred. It doesn’t claim that the simplest explanation is always correct, but it encourages avoiding unnecessary complexity. This approach helps streamline reasoning and focus on the most probable ideas, making investigations and problem-solving more efficient. Essentially, it’s about choosing the path of least complexity unless evidence strongly supports a more complicated explanation.