# Escape from Model Land by Erica Thompson

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**Category:** Energy Nerd's Book Club\
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**Created:** [6 September 2024 12:30 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/escape-from-model-land-by-erica-thompson/21 "2024-09-06T12:30:44Z")\
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This book is a call for thoughtfulness in how we rely on models and humility in how we understand their limitations and the importance of diversity.  
There’s a review [in the Guardian here](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/dec/30/escape-from-model-land-by-erica-thompson-review-the-power-and-pitfalls-of-prediction) and she’s been interviewed by [Dave Roberts](https://www.volts.wtf/p/on-the-abuse-and-proper-use-of-climate) (I couldn’t get that link to work) and [also here](https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/dr-erica-thompson-on-escape-from-modelland/).  
please add comments if this book appeals to you for the BookClub

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