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The point is that no model of a complex real world phenomenon is ever perfect, so, you shouldn't try to create a perfect model. But not being perfect doesn't me
by danmaz74 8y ago
The point is that no model of a complex real world phenomenon is ever perfect, so, you shouldn't try to create a perfect model. But not being perfect doesn't mean that a model can't be useful; among all the possible "wrong" models, you need to identify the one(s) which is useful, ie, which models well the aspects of importance to you.
- feanaro 8y agoI realize all that. I'm questioning the wisdom of the standard manoeuvre of preemptively calling all models imperfect or wrong, though.
- danmaz74 8y agoNot everybody realises all that, so I suppose the OP cited that quote to reinforce the point that ANN are a very useful, but very imperfect model of the brain. I cite it often enough, but usually it's in person, where I can see the reaction of the person I'm talking with, and explain if necessary.