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EPISODE · Mar 22, 2026 · 10 MIN

Constructor Theory, Module 0: Bad Arguments Against New Science

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The scope of a scientific theory is not a matter of subjective preference, and that judging a theory by its scope is a mistake. Judging a scientific theory by its structure—for example, whether or not it consists of algebraic equations and dynamical laws of motion—is also a mistake. Absent a good explanation for why a given theory’s scope is too great, or why a given theory’s structure renders it inviable, it is irrational to dismiss a theory just because its scope or structure does not meet your preferences.   Read: https://www.conjectureinstitute.org/courses/constructor-theory/Logan%20Constructor%20Theory%20Module%200%20-%20Google%20Docs.pdf   Visit Conjecture Institute: https://www.conjectureinstitute.org/   Donate to Conjecture Institute: https://www.every.org/conjecture-institute-inc#/donate/card   Follow Conjecture Institute on X: https://x.com/ConjectureInst  

The scope of a scientific theory is not a matter of subjective preference, and that judging a theory by its scope is a mistake. Judging a scientific theory by its structure—for example, whether or not it consists of algebraic equations and dynamical laws of motion—is also a mistake. Absent a good explanation for why a given theory’s scope is too great, or why a given theory’s structure renders it inviable, it is irrational to dismiss a theory just because its scope or structure does not meet your preferences.   Read: https://www.conjectureinstitute.org/courses/constructor-theory/Logan%20Constructor%20Theory%20Module%200%20-%20Google%20Docs.pdf   Visit Conjecture Institute: https://www.conjectureinstitute.org/   Donate to Conjecture Institute: https://www.every.org/conjecture-institute-inc#/donate/card   Follow Conjecture Institute on X: https://x.com/ConjectureInst

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