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> Sociology would be an example where math is just the wrong tool for the job. really? Stronger statement than just saying the tools aren’t there yet. I also
by photonthug 3y ago
> Sociology would be an example where math is just the wrong tool for the job.
really? Stronger statement than just saying the tools aren’t there yet.
I also don’t really get the alternative.. surely the phrase “modeling” has connotations of formality and predictive power for any domain, this is desirable, and a “model” should be more of a useful artifact than other subjective interpretations of history (like say an op-ed).
Anyway they do mention complex adaptive systems. But whether that means building a model with it, or just nodding vaguely towards it as generally supporting their thesis, I’m not sure
- xpe 3y ago> Anyway they do mention complex adaptive systems. But whether that means building a model with it, or just nodding vaguely towards it as generally supporting their thesis, I’m not sure Done well, models in the complex adaptive systems world can help understand system dynamics at levels better than usual language. Making those models specific enough to make testable predictions is very important but often lacking.