Re: WAS: ∄ meaning, only text: IS: Simulations as constructed metaphors

Posted by gepr on Aug 10, 2020; 8:00pm
URL: http://friam.383.s1.nabble.com/WAS-meaning-only-text-IS-Simulations-as-constructed-metaphors-tp7598246p7598252.html

It's difficult to tell whether it's obtuse. That depends a bit on who's trying to understand the model. But, yes, it's definitely a naturfact. I think it would be safe to argue that all analog computers are further along toward the natural object end of the spectrum than digital computers.

On 8/10/20 12:09 PM, Frank Wimberly wrote:
> high quality flight simulator based on ball/disk integrators.  I'm wondering whether it was obtuse.  I had a private pilot's license and it was certified by the FAA in a way that I could log time toward my Instrument Rating by using it.  I used it for dozens of hours but I didn't log the time.  I did became very confident about controlling and airplane at night or in instrument conditions (IMC if I recall correctly).  Would you call that a naturfact?

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