Yes, it’s easy to determine that beliefs flattering the king are useful, while beliefs about invisible forces causing the twitching of dead frog legs when struck by a spark are quite useless. But to determine the usefulness of these two beliefs correctly, you need to predict a few centuries ahead. Truth is easier.
Yes, it’s easy to determine that beliefs flattering the king are useful, while beliefs about invisible forces causing the twitching of dead frog legs when struck by a spark are quite useless. But to determine the usefulness of these two beliefs correctly, you need to predict a few centuries ahead. Truth is easier.