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+description: Find simplest explanation that fits all the facts
+argument-hint: [situation or leave blank for current context]
+---
+
+<objective>
+Apply Occam's Razor to $ARGUMENTS (or the current discussion if no arguments provided).
+
+Among competing explanations, prefer the one with fewest assumptions. Simplest ≠ easiest; simplest = fewest moving parts.
+</objective>
+
+<process>
+1. List all possible explanations or approaches
+2. For each, count the assumptions required
+3. Identify which assumptions are actually supported by evidence
+4. Eliminate explanations requiring unsupported assumptions
+5. Select the simplest that still explains all observed facts
+</process>
+
+<output_format>
+**Candidate Explanations:**
+1. [Explanation]: Requires assumptions [A, B, C]
+2. [Explanation]: Requires assumptions [D, E]
+3. [Explanation]: Requires assumptions [F]
+
+**Evidence Check:**
+- Assumption A: [supported/unsupported]
+- Assumption B: [supported/unsupported]
+...
+
+**Simplest Valid Explanation:**
+[The one with fewest unsupported assumptions]
+
+**Why This Wins:**
+[What it explains without extra machinery]
+</output_format>
+
+<success_criteria>
+- Enumerates all plausible explanations
+- Makes assumptions explicit and countable
+- Distinguishes supported from unsupported assumptions
+- Doesn't oversimplify (must fit ALL facts)
+- Reduces complexity without losing explanatory power
+</success_criteria>