Looking back to data, we can see if the consequences are plausible; looking forward to theory, we can see if general principles are suggested. (John Henry Holland)

Looking back to data, we can see if the consequences are plausible; looking forward to theory, we can see if general principles are suggested.

John Henry Holland

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