No apriori knowledge about the process is necessary (although it can be helpful); a system is treated like a black box.

有关过程的先验知识是不必要的(尽管会有帮助)，系统被完全当作一个黑箱来看待。

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In times of extreme hardship, the human brain may have developed a way to create a social link, the sense of a helpful and guiding partner.

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And in very stark ethical terms, I think that very helpful for everyone who is trying to live a life of integrity and morality.

从严格的伦理角度来讲，这可以帮助人们,活出一个完整而道德的人生。

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It was very helpful for overcoming shyness and for just having a good time and being a little silly.

这个课在克服害羞方面很有用，它让人很开心，也让人有点幽默。

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He compares the software to a GPS device used in a car: It's helpful as a guide, but the driver still needs to look out the window.

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CEOs routinely put together a board of advisors, which is helpful from a business standpoint.

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It comes with a Live Preview feature, which is helpful because a lot of figuring out what works well using this app is trial and error.

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