"Screw Occam!" - Cartoon Illustrating Scientific Overcomplication vs. Simplicity #1551984 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white cartoon depicts two lab-coated scientists at a whiteboard covered in dense, absurdly intricate formulas-including molecular diagrams, integrals, and geometric shapes-while one defiantly declares, “Screw Occam!” The scene satirizes the tendency in academia and research to favor complexity over parsimony, even when simpler explanations exist. Signed by Mark Anderson of Andertoons, it blends humor with sharp commentary on scientific methodology.

Used in science education blogs, philosophy of science articles, or presentations about heuristic principles like Occam’s Razor; targets readers interested in critical thinking, academic satire, or STEM communication.