Well, mainly because it argues for simplicity and a razor eliminates variables. The “razor” expression is undeniable analogous with “cutting away the nonsense” as it is termed below, but in reality, it was called “razor” because Occham used it so strictly and often that they used it as a mean nickname.

What does the razor mean in the phrase Occam's razor?

Occam’s razor is used as a heuristic, or “rule of thumb” to guide scientists in developing theoretical models. The term “razor” refers to the “shaving away” of unnecessary assumptions when distinguishing between two theories.

Who is the wolf behind razor?

Razor is a playable Electro character in Genshin Impact. Abandoned as an infant, Razor was taken in by the Wolf of the North, Andrius, and raised by his wolf pack in Wolvendom.