“When I hear the word ‘nuance’ I reach for my sledgehammer.” — me.
Phenomena can be continuous, but decision is discontinuous. Shall I do X in the hope of influencing Y — yes or no? As the wag said, what can I do with a 30% chance of rain? Carry one third of an umbrella? No, I take the umbrella or I don’t, with no “nuance” involved.
“When I hear the word ‘nuance’ I reach for my sledgehammer.” — me.
Phenomena can be continuous, but decision is discontinuous. Shall I do X in the hope of influencing Y — yes or no? As the wag said, what can I do with a 30% chance of rain? Carry one third of an umbrella? No, I take the umbrella or I don’t, with no “nuance” involved.