The more improbable a claim is in itself, the less willing we should be to accept it merely on the say-so of a witness or an authority.

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This principle aligns with the basic tenet of critical thinking and the scientific approach, which suggests that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. The more improbable a claim, the stronger and more direct the evidence needed to support it should be.

The More Improbable a Claim Is in Itself, the Less