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Role and Space of Modeling

Discover the fascinating world of sociopolitical landscapes and models, and how they shape our society, politics, and scientific understanding. Explore the limitations, trust, and disregard of models, and discuss ways to enhance their value and impact.

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Role and Space of Modeling

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  1. Role and Space of Modeling …an introduction to help motivate you to find the best possible results! Version: 05 25, 2018

  2. Definitions • Social [adjective] • Of or relating to human society, the interaction of the individual and the group, or the welfare of human beings as members of society. • Political [adjective] • Of or relating to government, a government, or the conduct of government. • Landscape [noun] • A particular area of activity.

  3. What is a sociopolitical landscape? What does this term describe?

  4. How would you describe the sociopolitical landscape of your country? Region? WHY do you think this is?

  5. How would you describe the national sociopolitical landscape as it pertains to science?

  6. DISCLAIMER • As a note to students, don’t consider just landslide modeling during this discussion. Consider a wide-range of models, such as those for weather, climate, resources, etc.

  7. What is the intended use of a model?

  8. What are some model limitations? Why do such limitations exist?

  9. Sociopolitical Landscapes and Models • What role do models personally play for you? • Do you tend to trust models? Why or why not? • What role do models play in society? • Does society tend to trust models? Why or why not? • Are there any models disregarded by society? Why? • What role do models play in politics? • Are there any models disregarded by politicians? Why?

  10. Sociopolitical Landscapes and Models • What aspects of the modeling process do you think make it vulnerable when the results challenge social political, or economic status quo?

  11. Sociopolitical Landscapes and Models • Is there anything scientists could do to make people better understand the value of models?

  12. Sociopolitical Landscapes and Models • What is the purpose of this discussion? • Encourage considerations of sociopolitical value for models. • Motivate students to find the best possible model output.

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