Quote by Richard Dawkins

Complex, statistically improbable things are by their nature more difficult to explain than simple, statistically probable things.

Complex, statistically improbable things are by their nature

Summary

This quote suggests that it is easier to explain things that are simple and statistically likely than those that are complex and statistically unlikely. Complex and improbable events or phenomena tend to challenge our understanding and require detailed explanations due to their unexpected nature. Conversely, simple and probable things are more easily comprehensible and can be explained without intricacy. The quote highlights the relationship between complexity, probability, and the difficulty in explaining such phenomena.

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By Richard Dawkins

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