[I2SIA P2 P&S] L01 C1 - Models Versus Reality
Explaining Key features of Models and how they relate to reality -- SURPRISINGLY, there is a HUGE number of misconceptions about this in the literature.
Lec 01: Concept 1 Explained in Following 6 Slides:
S1: Models SIMPLIFY reality S2: Models map complex reality to simple understandable structures, which allow calculations and other manipulations.
S3: Models as Metaphors -- Identifying two objects which are ENTIRELY different.
S4: The Necessity of Using Models: Even though models are ALWAYS wrong, we MUST use models to understand reality. There is no option. .
S5: The Dangers of Models: Models Highlight somethings IGNORE others, and generally DISTORT reality
S6: Confusing Models with Reality
S5: The Dangers of Models: Models Highlight somethings IGNORE others, and generally DISTORT reality
S6: Confusing Models with Reality