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Evidence of Imbalance (1)

by Naresh Jotwani

When does one understand an aspect of reality?

Example: Projectile motion is an aspect of reality. When projectile motion is modelled in the form of mathematical equations, it can be said that the particular aspect of reality has been understood — that is, a validated conceptual model has been found for it. Projectile trajectory can be calculated, either to explain past data or to predict future results.

That same criterion must be applied to the understanding of any other aspect of reality – namely, the ability to explain the unfolding of real life events.

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