Gerhard Fiedler wrote:
> I know how far off
> estimates and predictions about relatively simple systems like
> electronic circuits and semiconductors can be. And that despite
> /many/ experiments in /very/ controlled environments. Now take away
> the experiments and controlled environments and multiply the
> complexity by several degrees -- what's left in terms of certainty? I
> doubt any 9 in that number will survive a close look.

That's why I objected to Russell saying that "utter catastrophe" was
"*certain*" (he put the emphasis on certain, not me).


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