I cannot help thinking that there is a huge oxymoron when a defense of
modeling is made with TEXT
When modeling can demonstrate its causality and need ( TOTALLY explain
itself ) using its functions ( Right Brain ) " Demonstrate your
technology with your technology " then we are moving along the right
track until then we are pontificating or a possible delusion.
Still pondering the implications of Marty Golubitsky who quoted Rene
Thom statement /" When you build a model its really just a theory and
may have nothing whatsoever to do with the real world except in the
opinion of the modelers "/
As for phenomenal models and I will include images of potential models
that SPEAK for themselves with awesome potential
http://www.edwardtufte.com/tufte/posters Minards 1812 poster and go to
Tufte's seminar it will blow your mind ( Figuratively speaking or not
depending on who you are with )
Next challenge for Steve and Owen " How do we use cloud technology
illustrate and investigate model technology in its full multi
dimensional glory
Heck Monty Python did in more ways than wun.
( : ( : pete
Peter Baston
*IDEAS*
/www.ideapete.com/ <http://www.ideapete.com/>
Robert Holmes wrote:
Hmmm.... anyone else troubled by the fact that both definitions of
indoctrination seem to be wholly applicable to the Epstein piece?
Robert
On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 10:02 PM, Douglas Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I prefer the dictionary definition:
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Pronunciation[in-*dok*-tr/uh/-neyt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA
Pronunciation --verb (used with object), -nat·ed, -nat·ing.
1. to instruct in a doctrine, principle, ideology, etc., esp. to
imbue with a specific partisan or biased belief or point of view.
On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 9:55 PM, Marcus G. Daniels
<[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote:
Douglas Roberts wrote:
Why think, when there is dogma to save you the bother?
A quick check of Wikipedia might suggest an explanation..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indoctrination
"Indoctrination is the process of inculcating ideas,
attitudes, cognitive strategies or a professional methodology."
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