“Scientific models are often used in laboratories to represent Earth's processes. While field tests and observations are vital, physical, digital, and mathematical models are useful tools in the laboratory. Models provide insight into complex processes that might otherwise be difficult to grasp”
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https://www.brainpickings.org/2012/09/17/the-meaning-of-life/
Gopnik argues that babies learn so much in such a short period of time because they need to, to be able to survive in the world.
