In computer science, there is a similar concept called "Leaky abstractions"
Which is a better name entirely. An abstraction is a kind of container so the idea of it leaking makes sense. How does a generalization 'leak'?
The idea was much stronger in it's original domain.
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In computer science, there is a similar concept called "Leaky abstractions"
Which is a better name entirely. An abstraction is a kind of container so the idea of it leaking makes sense. How does a generalization 'leak'?
The idea was much stronger in it's original domain.