I consider the use of computational simulations in phonology, and the benefits and dangers of making abstractions, or failing to make abstractions. I argue that the potential of simulation studies is not yet realised as it could be.

中文翻译：

---

球形牛的声音

我考虑在音韵学中使用计算模拟，以及进行抽象或不进行抽象的好处和危险。我认为模拟研究的潜力尚未得到充分发挥。