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To: Chuzzlewit who wrote (34974)	4/16/1999 2:58:00 AM
From: Dayuhan	Respond to of 108807

Ockham's razor is designed to simplify analysis of situations where multiple, equally predictive hypotheses account for the available data. And here I was thinking it was a shaving implement. Live and learn.

To: Chuzzlewit who wrote (34974)	4/16/1999 7:13:00 AM
From: Edwarda	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 108807

Dear Chuzz, it pains me to point out that you are misusing William of Ockham's Razor. It is meant merely to be a tool, not a world view. Moreover, the classic example of where it fails is the orbit of planets. The simplest view would suggest a perfect circle rather than the ellipses that, in fact, do obtain. TTFN

To: Chuzzlewit who wrote (34974)	4/16/1999 10:13:00 AM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

OK, let's try a little experiment, using Ockham's Razor, we will seek the most parsimonious explanation for complex human behavior (heeheee): 1. Q: Why don't men know where their socks are? A: Because they are lazy SOBs who know that if they whine loudly enough, the nearest woman will come leaping to tend to them. That's fun. Let's try it again. 2. Q: What do women want? A: Pretty much what men want. To be treated with respect. Someone to find their socks would be nice, too. Hey, you're right, this does simplify matters. 3. Q: Why do people listen to rock music? A: Because they like it. Hmmm, Ockham's Razor won't let me put in the part about "pretentious old farts," looks like it cuts both ways. (Kidding!)