Transcript workshop questions.pptx

CFE Workshop on the
Foundations of Ockham’s Razor
Round Table Discussion
Ockham’s Razor
• What is Ockham's razor?
Ockham’s Razor
What does Ockham’s Razor do for us?
Ockham’s Razor
Is it possible to connect simplicity with
truth without assuming a prior bias
toward simplicity?
Ockham’s Razor
expected predictive error
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Simple model
Ockham’s Razor
Complex model = Minimax
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Ockham’s Razor
What are the main open questions
concerning Ockham’s razor?