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{{a|systems|}}{{d|Uncertain|/ʌnˈsɜːtn/|adj|}} | {{a|systems|}}{{d|Uncertain|/ʌnˈsɜːtn/|adj|}} | ||
Of a potential future state, not susceptible to prediction using mathematical tools or probabilities. So, neither [[deterministic]] nor [[stochastic]]. Not ''even'' random. | |||
This leads those in applied disciplines that depend on logic and mathematics (such as computer programming) to forget that there is such a thing as [[uncertainty]]. | This is the state of a complex system, and of most of the world. Interestingly — tellingly — mathematicians don’t even have a concept for uncertain. In the mathematical universe things are either [[deterministic]] or [[stochastic]]. If things are uncertain there is no mathematics to be done: it is useless. No wonder, really, that mathematicians don’t have a concept for it. | ||
This leads those in applied disciplines that depend on logic and mathematics (such as computer programming) to forget that there is such a thing as [[uncertainty]]. Given that the world, generally, is [[complex]] and [[uncertain]], this is quite the oversight. | |||
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