Excerpt From Harder Topics Upcoming Book
Available Summer 2018
Below is an excerpt from the upcoming book
Harder Topics: Mental Models
From Chapter 1
Natural Constraints versus Artificial Constraints
"I call a Natural Constraint a constraint defined by scientific theory. They are naturally identified by their immutability, reliability, and falsifiability. They are universally applicable to all perceiving persons. For example, gravity, speed, distance, motion, force, weight, geometry, are natural constraints.
I call an Artificial Constraint a constraint defined by practical invention. They are artificially identified by their transience, subjectivity, and propriety. They are not universally applicable to all perceiving persons. For example, policy, contracts, customs, surnames, addresses, currencies, languages, are artificial constraints.
How one measures temperature to arrive at a degree is a natural constraint. How one measures the temperature required to make chocolate cake is an artificial constraint. Living is a natural constraint. How we live is an artificial constraint.
Understanding and appropriating the two will help us cultivate an honest view of the world and how best to improve it."
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David
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