What is refreshments razor?

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Refreshment Razor is a philosophical principle that suggests a simple and pragmatic approach to problem-solving and decision-making. It claims that when presented with multiple explanations for a phenomenon, one should select the explanation that requires the least amount of assumptions or postulates.

In other words, if there are multiple explanations for something, the simplest one is most likely to be the correct one. A related principle that follows from this is Occam's Razor, which states that "entities should not be multiplied without necessity."

Refreshment Razor is named after philosopher Daniel Dennett's use of the term "refreshing" to describe the feeling of discovering a simpler, more straightforward explanation for a problem. It is often used in scientific and critical thinking to avoid overcomplicating explanations and theories.

Additionally, "refreshment" in the context of refreshments razor could mean something that provides relief or energy after a strenuous activity. In this case, it may refer to the need for a "refreshment" (such as food or drink) after using one's cognitive abilities to solve a problem using the razor's principle.