I could probably generalize: the value of every model is in its ability to make predictions. This includes, and not limited to: * mental models: if your menta

I could probably generalize: the value of every model is in its ability to make predictions. This includes, and not limited to: * mental models: if your mental model doesn't predict reality, then it probably needs to change * financial models: if it doesn't forecast well, it is wrong * even AI models :-) I would add though: "All generalizations are dangerous, even this one." ― Alexandre Dumas