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Michael D. Alder[1] is an Australian mathematician, formerly an assistant professor at the University of Western Australia.[2] Alder is known for his popular writing, such as sardonic articles about the lack of basic arithmetic skills in young adults.[3] Alder received a B.Sc. in physics from Imperial College, then a PhD in algebraic topology from the University of Liverpool, and an M. Eng. Sc. from the University of Western Australia.[4] He was an assistant professor at the University of Western Australia until 2011.[5] Newton's flaming laser sword (also known as Alder's razor) is a philosophical razor devised by Alder and discussed in an essay in the May/June 2004 issue of Philosophy Now.[6] The principle, which addresses the differing views of scientists and philosophers on epistemology and knowledge, was summarized by Alder as follows:[6] In its weakest form it says that we should not dispute propositions unless they can be shown by precise logic and/or mathematics to have observab

Mike Alder - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Australian mathematician and philosopher Michael D. Alder [ 1 ] is an Australian mathematician, formerly an assistant professor at the University of Western Australia . [ 2 ] Alder is known for his popular writing, such as sardonic articles about the lack of basic arithmetic skills in young adults. [ 3 ] Career [ edit ] Alder received a B.Sc. in physics from Imperial College , then a PhD in algebraic topology from the University of Liverpool , and an M. Eng. Sc. from the University of Western Australia. [ 4 ] He was a

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