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RT @matspike: @EikoFried This has been a big topic in ecology since the 60s: Levins argued that all models need to pick only 2 from realism…
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RT @matspike: @EikoFried This has been a big topic in ecology since the 60s: Levins argued that all models need to pick only 2 from realism…
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@xuanalogue Yep sounds 100% right -esp as you're talking about engaging deeply with Qs of which models, idealisations, & goals are appropriate in which contexts, vs. the popular 'I pointed the model at a new thing again' approach Anyway, I shall spam
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@mattecapu I keep seeing the same topic come up! Ecology, cogsci, econ, etc etc. https://t.co/fg5Ts696qZ