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I find all such literature vague and hard to parse. The channels used to convey information are typically verbal descriptions and diagrams. It is never clear w

I find all such literature vague and hard to parse. The channels used to convey information are typically verbal descriptions and diagrams. It is never clear what exactly is meant by a topology, whether the description is covering all important aspects and, importantly, how we could recognize and have some assurance about the "optimality" of a pattern and why there isn't a better one just nearby. More formal descriptions are not necessarily the solution. They would need to be both concise and faithful to the system being modelled.

elliotec 3y ago
Have you read the book? Topology has a definition. It doesn’t mean anything different in this context. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topology https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topology It seems like you’re just not willing to put in the effort of understanding the basics. Which would be fine if you didn’t plan on giving a review of the complexities.
- nologic01 3y ago
  > Have you read the book? The comment was based on reading the review. I assume the review covers all essential contributions of the book and it is not merely a promotion piece. I would be more inclined to take your "advice" if you had made any effort to address my concerns / observations. I suspect you simply can't. > Topology has a definition. It doesn’t mean anything different in this context. Thanks for the gratuitous and patronizing arrogance. It further reinforces my sense that these pompous sounding vacuities are a marketing tool and have no intrinsic applicability.
- gilleain 3y ago
  It means properties of teams that are preserved under continuous deformations? Or does it just mean 'some structure over a set'? That could really cover anything ... While it is certainly useful to consider how you structure your teams, using the term 'topology' seems like marketing gloss. Also alliteration, of course.

elliotec 3y ago

Have you read the book? Topology has a definition. It doesn’t mean anything different in this context. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topology https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topology It seems like you’re just not willing to put in the effort of understanding the basics. Which would be fine if you didn’t plan on giving a review of the complexities.

nologic01 3y ago
> Have you read the book? The comment was based on reading the review. I assume the review covers all essential contributions of the book and it is not merely a promotion piece. I would be more inclined to take your "advice" if you had made any effort to address my concerns / observations. I suspect you simply can't. > Topology has a definition. It doesn’t mean anything different in this context. Thanks for the gratuitous and patronizing arrogance. It further reinforces my sense that these pompous sounding vacuities are a marketing tool and have no intrinsic applicability.
gilleain 3y ago
It means properties of teams that are preserved under continuous deformations? Or does it just mean 'some structure over a set'? That could really cover anything ... While it is certainly useful to consider how you structure your teams, using the term 'topology' seems like marketing gloss. Also alliteration, of course.