Models . The deep skinny on model building based on the application of analysis is this: Make it as simple as possible, but make it as complex as necessary . Tall order and a laudable goal, though achieving both simplicity and complexity is a challenge. We have a min-max problem, difficult to solve. Nonetheless, it is attempted by all. Each suffers at the expense of the other. The question I pose here is whether this is possible? Both goals are vague and meeting either is virtually impossible to measure. So, depending on the interpreter, the model will be seriously affected. This is the case even with the most scientific of problems. When the solution goal is unclear, the situation vague, the problem is wicked, or the course of action is fuzzy, there arise conflicts on what model to build. Deformed models are produced. Once a model is in place, it has a systemic existence. It has invested adherents. It doesn’t die easily no matter how wrong it
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