Anaqsim Articles.

  • Whims, wisdom, and water models

    The interplay of uncertainty and knowledge on our lives is a common theme of philosophy which appears across time and culture.  In western philosophy, one of the most vivid allegories of this theme are opposing female characters of Fortuna and Sapientia, who also provide an insightful metaphor for mathematical modeling. This article explores how these…

  • Starting Small in Groundwater Modeling

    Starting Small in Groundwater Modeling

    Alan Manne, a renowned economist, once said, “To get a large model to work you must start with a small model that works, not a large model that doesn’t work.” This philosophy, rooted in pragmatism and incremental development, holds important implications for various fields, including groundwater modeling.

  • How to model like a hotdog eating champ

    How to model like a hotdog eating champ

    Takeru Kobayashi’s approach to problem solving a hot dog eating contest is more relevant to engineering design and modelling than appears on the surface.

  • Are there better ways of modelling groundwater?

    Are there better ways of modelling groundwater?

    While there are many effective groundwater modelling methods available, engineers often fall back on just a few while ignoring those which could offer deeper insight and greater efficiency.