• @[email protected]
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    213 months ago

    I like the word “model”, I think it’s a better fit even. We’re modeling reality. Some models turn out to be shit, while others are well tested giving confidence that they mimic reality well.

      • ℓostme
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        63 months ago

        All models are shit. Some of them are useful tho

        • @jaybone
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          13 months ago

          Like my model of fecal matter.

    • @kaffiene
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      13 months ago

      Yes I agree entirely.

    • @[email protected]
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      13 months ago

      Yeah I like that.

      I use “theory” for theoretical things, like theoretical physics and math, that can be proven (in a mathematical way).

      I use the word “model” for practical things, like practical physics. Models don’t need to be proven, but their accuracy can be more or less helpful, depending on the context.