[PlatoIsADisease]

Induction vs Deduction.

Grounded theory is probabilistically correct. Deduction if correct, is actual reality.

Don't get me wrong, I want to love induction, I have William James of Pragmatism on my wall... but the problems with induction hurt me to my core. I know deduction has problems too, but the Platonic Realist in me loves the idea of magic truths.

[selridge]

It’s really tough.

I suspect that the 21st-century will continue to show better and more evidence for “mess” being the right cognitive container (or just garbage can à la James March). I don’t think induction will win but deduction will require more epicycles.

[PlatoIsADisease]

I don't think there is a correct answer here. Induction is great for short term and easily covering a wide range of subjects even if it only covers a tiny part of that subject. Deduction is great for long term progress, but only in narrow parts of the subject, but has a near universal application when found.

Use both?