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    Thanks Bruce. Agree the problem is that ML/statistical does not understand cause & effect (C&E). And it doesn't have to be a feedback loop. I recall there are 3 "junctions" that cause confusion. I recommend "The Book of Why": https://www.amazon.sg/Book-Why-Science-Cause-Effect/dp/1541698967/ ...

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    Hi @Jonas Berge , I agree that ML / statistical approaches often appear to be poorly applied. One issue which doesn't get nearly enough attention is the fact that chemical plants have many feedback loops, and these statistical approaches aren't very good at separating cause ...

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