In scientific theories, broader notions are not always better. In this context, a broad notion may cover too many diverse approaches to provide any non-trivial conclusion.
Yes it sounds like that, the same way as “Scientific theories should be narrow, mr. Newton. you should focus on just falling objects instead of trying to broaden your theory to the entire cosmos.”
Pei remarked:
Sounds like Eliezer’s advice to be specific, doesn’t it? Or even the virtue of narrowness.
Yes it sounds like that, the same way as “Scientific theories should be narrow, mr. Newton. you should focus on just falling objects instead of trying to broaden your theory to the entire cosmos.”
Not really, no.