tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761684730989137546.post8676661672491436895..comments2024-03-28T04:13:36.779-04:00Comments on Mike Norman Economics: David Sloan Wilson on the nature of regulation mike normanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03296006882513340747noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761684730989137546.post-71261548075817636952012-09-30T13:42:48.530-04:002012-09-30T13:42:48.530-04:00Re: "We need narratives, because the real wor...Re: "We need narratives, because the real world is too complex to comprehend without simplification. Narratives are invariably distortions of the real world because otherwise they could not perform their simplifying function. The simpler and more compelling a narrative the better--but only if it compels us to do the right thing."<br />==================<br />A narrative performs the critical function of intelligence:to to discern and then separate the essential from the secondary. It is not mere simplification, which more often than not is useless and harmful. But if the essential can be expressed simply, that can be all to the good. However, more concise is not always better; sometimes a balance between synthesis and analysis is preferable, especially when there are important nuances to take into consideration.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677805523283932940noreply@blogger.com