In case it’s helpful to others, I have found the term ‘stochastic chameleon’ to be a memorable way to describe this concept of a simulator (and a more useful one than a parrot, though inspired by that). A simulator, like a chameleon (and unlike a parrot), is doing its best to fit the distribution.
In case it’s helpful to others, I have found the term ‘stochastic chameleon’ to be a memorable way to describe this concept of a simulator (and a more useful one than a parrot, though inspired by that). A simulator, like a chameleon (and unlike a parrot), is doing its best to fit the distribution.