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

- Richard Dawkins

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This quote by Richard Dawkins suggests that complex phenomena are more difficult to describe than easy ones. This is because intricate phenomena are statistically unlikely, indicating that they are not likely to happen naturally. On the other hand, basic phenomena are statistically likely, implying that they are more likely to happen naturally. For that reason, complex phenomena require more detailed explanations than simple phenomena. This is due to the fact that complex phenomena are harder to comprehend and discuss due to their intricacy. Furthermore, complex phenomena typically need more data and evidence to explain them than basic phenomena. Therefore, intricate phenomena are harder to explain than basic phenomena.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Richard Dawkins somewhere between March 26, 1941 and today. He/she was a famous Scientist from England. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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