Re: Teapot storm all-clear
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There is simply no math+technology that exists today that can solve the simple UTG problem that I showed above. That is what I meant by math not being able to get you there.
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This all depends on exactly what you mean by "solve". On a practical level, you can use applied mathematics to solve the problem. The quality of the solution with depend on the model that you use, the validity of your assumptions, and the method of solution.
Will it be univerally applicable? No. No mathematical solution ever is. In fact, when you compare any mathematical solution to real world problems you'll find out that the solutions only ever serve as an approximation to the true answer.
The real world is messy like that.
But applied mathematics is perfect for generating approximate solutions to these sorts of problems, and those solutions tend to be very useful.
- Andrew
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