From James Manzi, (hat tip Prof Arnold Kling)
``At the moment, it is certain that we do not have anything remotely approaching a scientific understanding of human society. And the methods of experimental social science are not close to providing one within the foreseeable future. Science may someday allow us to predict human behavior comprehensively and reliably. Until then, we need to keep stumbling forward with trial-and-error learning as best we can.”
My comment: Anyone audaciously claiming that they can use science or math or econometric models to influence changes in society signify no less than a huckster, a false messiah or a fraud.
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