Would you say that a "good" tool necessarily needs to be deterministic?
(Edit: Exceptions of course for things like a random number generator)
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@tante This deeply depends on the purpose. Sometimes I want a stochastic simulation. Monte Carlo methods exist, after all, as do other forms of statistically legitimate sampling. But if I don't have a _valid statistical reason_ which has been _checked by a statistician_, then no. Deterministic methods only. We do not play slots in engineering.
@tante Yes, unless I want something like a random number generator.
@tante at the same time
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
If it fulfills a deterministic task.
