I agree it’s probably not a law of the universe, as I cannot rule out possible minds that could falsify it. However, I cannot from within my mind (human capabilities) see a case where a complex system could work before each of its parts had been made to work.
...and that worked the very first time? How often does that happen?
The quote is a rule of thumb and an admonition to rational humility, not a law of the universe.
Well “never works and cannot be made to work” does sound a bit strong to me.
I agree it’s probably not a law of the universe, as I cannot rule out possible minds that could falsify it. However, I cannot from within my mind (human capabilities) see a case where a complex system could work before each of its parts had been made to work.