In theory, theory and reality are the same. In reality, theory and reality are different. (Attributed to Albert Einstein).
Whether a model has predictive value or not depends entirely on how well the model predictions reconcile to observation. That much is certain. Some models do have predictive value, although the COVID models do not num…
In theory, theory and reality are the same. In reality, theory and reality are different. (Attributed to Albert Einstein).
Whether a model has predictive value or not depends entirely on how well the model predictions reconcile to observation. That much is certain. Some models do have predictive value, although the COVID models do not number among them.
This does not mean that all science is intrinsically fantasy. It means that all good science must be disciplined by real world data. Even Einstein's theories on relativity had to be confirmed by solar observations.
That is a standard much modern "science" has abandoned, and we are living the results of this folly.
In theory, theory and reality are the same. In reality, theory and reality are different. (Attributed to Albert Einstein).
Whether a model has predictive value or not depends entirely on how well the model predictions reconcile to observation. That much is certain. Some models do have predictive value, although the COVID models do not number among them.
This does not mean that all science is intrinsically fantasy. It means that all good science must be disciplined by real world data. Even Einstein's theories on relativity had to be confirmed by solar observations.
That is a standard much modern "science" has abandoned, and we are living the results of this folly.
Love that quote.
Didn't mean to suggest that all science is a fantasy, but the exceptions prove the rule.