Philosophy
The Problem of Induction and the Justification of Predictive Reasoning
Quick fact
The problem of induction, first articulated by David Hume, shows that no number of past observations can logically guarantee that the future will resemble the past—no matter how regular a pattern appears. No finite set of experiences can deductively justify the rule that the future will be like the past, yet it is the basis of all scientific prediction.
Why this is interesting
Every morning you expect the sun to rise, but have you ever wondered if there is a rational reason to believe it will?