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I. J. Good

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Quotes by I. J. Good

The subjectivist states his judgements, whereas the objectivist sweeps them under the carpet by calling assumptions knowledge, and he basks in the glorious objectivity of science.
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The subjectivist states his judgements, whereas the objectivist sweeps them under the carpet by calling assumptions knowledge, and he basks in the glorious objectivity of science.
There may be occasions when it is best to behave irrationally, but whether there are should be decided rationally.
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There may be occasions when it is best to behave irrationally, but whether there are should be decided rationally.
When discussing complex systems like brains and other societies, it is easy to oversimplify: I call this Occam’s lobotomy.
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When discussing complex systems like brains and other societies, it is easy to oversimplify: I call this Occam’s lobotomy.