Also, a “rent-paying” belief in EY’s sense does not necessarily give rise to useful applications, it just has observational consequences, i.e. predicts something different than its negation.
Rent-paying is more that I try to feel how the world would be if it were true, then feel how the world would be if it were false and see which one feels closer to reality.
Useful applications aren’t necessary, but they’re nice bonuses when they exist. The application is working or not working is a quick check for the theory. It’s a free, ready-made test.
See http://measureofdoubt.com/2011/06/16/bayesian-truth-serum/
Also, a “rent-paying” belief in EY’s sense does not necessarily give rise to useful applications, it just has observational consequences, i.e. predicts something different than its negation.
Thank you for the link.
Rent-paying is more that I try to feel how the world would be if it were true, then feel how the world would be if it were false and see which one feels closer to reality.
Useful applications aren’t necessary, but they’re nice bonuses when they exist. The application is working or not working is a quick check for the theory. It’s a free, ready-made test.