The purpose of science is not to analyze or describe but to make useful models of the world. A model is useful if it allows us to get use out of it. (Edward de Bono)

The purpose of science is not to analyze or describe but to make useful models of the world. A model is useful if it allows us to get use out of it.

Edward de Bono

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