Tilting at Simplicity
William of Ockham
Harbinger of today’s
“Occam’s razor”—
His simplest solutions
Bespeak not always
Accurate conclusions.
A Simple Simon
Binary approach
Style vice logic
Solutions not always
Truest to measure
Requires real
Human variety.
Heuristic methods
Abound—of course
Tied to many
Scientific efforts
But how about
The Messy?
The Complex?
Simple rationale
On each conclusion
May be suspect
With only barest of
Variables considered.
Take your pick—but
Use your intuition
The easiest aren’t
Always most correct
Use common sense too!
When in doubt
Trust yourself
Keep objectivity
Fail not to ponder
The complex too!
Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved,
(September 14, 2015) (Accentual Meter)
Categories:
william of ockham, computer, history, humanity, judgement,
Form: Free verse