# The Stuff You Should Know Doin’ Science Playlist: How Occam's Razor Works

An episode of [Stuff You Should Know](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/278981407), 19 Jun 2026, 40 min.

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You know the rule that says the simplest explanation is probably the correct one? That’s called a razor and it’s meant to guide logic. But over time it’s become a broadsword used to disprove opposing arguments. Learn how to spot a faux skeptic in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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