> Because society. Literally. You need to "predict" behaviours around you, But the models aren't valid e.g. astrology. Does that matter? It seems not really!

> Because society. Literally. You need to "predict" behaviours around you, But the models aren't valid e.g. astrology. Does that matter? It seems not really! Many folks still swear by astrology. How can that work? In mainstream science, a bad heuristic is useless and fades to oblivion or ridicule. But society is not science. When people use astrology or racism or any other inaccurate heuristic to anchor their beliefs, they create for themselves a role in society, and relationships with their community that are self-fulfilling. Think everyone is out to get you? Treat them that way, and they'll think you're weird - someone to be avoided and not trusted. Think tall people are attractive and short people are ugly? That makes you much more likely to partner with a tall person. Think everyone deserves a smile first thing in the morning? People are going to smile back, and seek you out at the water cooler. Think everyone deserves to be heard? People are going to talk to you. Think black people, or brown people, or pink people, or white people, or tan people, or purple people are not worth listening to? You're going to miss out on their stories, food, culture, friendship, companionship and wisdom. Society is a laboratory. It's also a mirror.